2007 Dow Porto Vintage

Community Tasting Notes (87) Avg Score: 95.9 points

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  11/19/2023 - mick978@gmail.com wrote: 97 Points

  Very young. Drank out of 375. But man it’s going to be a killer. Superb already.

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  2/5/2023 - fmoehl@yahoo.com wrote:

  We opened this bottle to early. Tannins are still dominant, needs more time. Was better two days later when we finished the bottle.

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  2/3/2023 - eeeeeradicator wrote: 93 Points

  Recommendation: smell the cork. It will grip your mind in a very satisfying way. The wine itself needs a lot more time to open up, but the density is profound and I expect it to evolve really nicely over a weekend, not to say over years (or decades?) more of closed-bottle age.

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  1/12/2023 - pmarlo Likes this wine: 95 Points

  Disclaimer: novice port drinker. But my limited experience convinced me to buy and put aside declared port wine such as this 2007 Dow.
  Cork showed signs of seepage but must have sealed on its own. First capsule I ever opened that had a clear plastic slug over cork. Used two prong extractor and corked pushed in. Resorted to corkscrew and removed. Cork very soft and 3/4 wet. Could not detect bouquet but friend smelled bouquet from a few feet away. Was hoping wine hadn't gone bad, but fears unjustified. It was intact. First sip and the fruit was just incredible. A medium sweetness that I feel must have been even sweeter upon release, but now beginning to resolve. Heady and thick but really delicious. I typically don't drink sweet red wines, but the balance between the fruit and sweetness was exceptional. In no way cloying or syrupy. Each sip invited the next. I think the alcohol is somewhere around 18%. Could not detect at all. Glad I waited 16 years to try this. Even though ports can last for decades, I'm worried about cork integrity for remaining bottle. I don't have the optimum storage conditions, but if you do, this should have years of life ahead. A great, great wine, one that ranks among some of the best I've ever had. Highly recommended. For cold nights or perhaps special occasion. The right food or desert pairing will increase your enjoyment.

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  6/18/2022 - IvanKrazy Likes this wine: 95 Points

  What a beautiful wine! It is very enjoyable right now but I think it is a bit early to crack it open.

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