1997 Dow's Vintage Port

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Tasting notes
Score 17/20 · Drink 2010-2020, Jancis Robinson MW, Oct 2004

Mid ruby – a bit muddy-looking. Pungent, hot nose. Very very sticky sweet. An extreme wine that might ideally need just a little more structure for perfection. Hot finish. (JR)

Critic scores

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94
94/100

Wine Spectator

90
90/100

Robert Parker

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17.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 17.5/20 · Drink 2010-2025, Jancis Robinson MW, Oct 2002

Very deep crimson. Extraordinarily feral/floral and liquorice. Relatively light and definitely adolescent. Tannins, but not great weight in the middle. (JR)

90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Drink 2004-2025, Robert Parker, Jan 2000

An evolved, less massive than normal port, the 1997 Dow's displays a dark ruby/purple color, attractive licorice, chocolate, and roasted coffee aromas, medium to full body, sweet tannin, and a moderately tannic finish. This excellent vintage port should drink well between 2004-2025. Importer: Premium Ports and Maderias, Sausalito, CA; tel. (415) 331-7675

94 points
Wine Spectator
Score 94/100 · Wine Spectator

Blackberry and plum character. Full-bodied, velvety and balanced. Lovely velvety tannins, sweet and long. Soft-textured yet fresh and racy. A beauty. This is would be better with a little more age, but already pretty. '77/'85/'97 blind Port retrospective. Best after 2009. 10,000 cases made. – James Suckling , Wine Spectator 2008

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Red

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Dry

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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