2007 Dow

Dow's

98Average Score

Port / Portugal

Red

This young wine has a very deep purple-black colour with aromas of kirsch, blackberry compote, prunes, licorice, dark chocolate, spice box and a whiff of coffee grounds. An earthy character comes through on the rich, unctuous palate, well structured with firm, finely grained tannins and medium to high acidity. Long finish. Lisa Perrotti-Brown, eRobertParker.com

The Wine Advocate Score: 96/100

6x75cl

1 Immediate | 3 Marketplace

£462.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Amazing aromas of lilac, violet, crushed blueberry and mineral that turn to black pepper and spices follow through to a full-bodied, medium-sweet palate, with a long, chewy finish. Evolves to tar and asphalt. Really held back, yet powerful grip slaps you—and makes you happy. This is mind-blowing in texture. The greatest Dow ever made. Best after 2022. 6,200 cases made. James Suckling,Wine Spectator 2010

Wine SpectatorScore: 100/100

The Wine AdvocateScore: 96/100

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Product Details

Country

Portugal

Region

Port

Sub-region

Colour

Red

Taste

Sweet

Alcohol %

Product Type

Fortified wine

Product Subtype

Port

Drinking Window

Country

Portugal

Region

Port

Sub-region

Colour

Red

Taste

Sweet

Alcohol %

Product Type

Fortified wine

Product Subtype

Port

Drinking Window

Average Score

Wine SpectatorScore: 100/100

The Wine AdvocateScore: 96/100