1987 Dow Porto Late Bottled Vintage, Portugal, Douro, Porto

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Vintage	1987	Label 1 of 90
Type	Red - Fortified
Producer	Dow (web)
Variety	Port Blend
Designation	Late Bottled Vintage
Vineyard	n/a
Country	Portugal
Region	Douro
SubRegion	n/a
Appellation	Porto

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Community Tasting Notes (average 88 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 1 note) - hiding notes with no text

Tasted by Xavier Auerbach on 10/31/1993 & rated 88 points: Medium deep, rich purple colour, browning at the edges; good nose, dark and warm, roasted grapes, nuts, caramel and wood, elegantly sweet, slightly alcoholic; on the palate a supple and juicy style, only slightly sweeter than medium dry, lively and not heavy at all, well balanced, soft acidity, flavours of nuts and grapes; light and slightly alcoholic finish. Drink up. (1592 views)

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Dow

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Port Blend

Over a hundred varieties of grapes (castas) are sanctioned for port production, although only five (Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Touriga Francesa, and Touriga Nacional) are widely cultivated and used.
- Mayson (1999), Port and the Douro, p. 93

Late Bottled Vintage

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Portugal

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Douro

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Porto

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