98 Wine Spectator points, 96 points James Suckling, 98 points Manuel Carvalho, 97 points Derek Smedley, 93 points Robert Parker, 19.5 points Wine Magazine, 19.5 points Grandes Escolhas, 19 points Richard Mayson, 19 points Matthew Jukes, and 18 points Jancis Robinson
Very intense, nervous and tense like a thoroughbred. Typically, Dow is in aromatic depth with a touch of black plums and shale powder with notes of rosemary and violet. Voluminous on the palate. A well-toned wine with impressive structure.
Country: Portugal
Region: Douro
Type: Harbor
Vendor: Symington
Winemaker: Charles Symington and João Pedro Ramalho
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Alcoholic Content: 20%