1999 Dow Crusted Port

[Richard Henderson]

My merchant friend received her delivery yesterday and I bought 2 bottles of the Dow Crusted. I note it was bottled in 1999, which implies the wine may not be from vintage 1999.
I was expecting a plastic/cork stopper but this had a "real" cork.
Nice ruby color. I think the reason it my be showing maturity as some above have written is because the wine may be older than 1999. It makes me wonder how it is made.
This had a nice density and mouthfeel to it. Lots of sweet dark berry fruit, hints of mint.Good ,if not long finish. Nice minty, fruity nose. I like the style, I like the wine. Good choice for the virtual.
I give it 89 but as stated many times, these LBV's and NV blends are what they are-- good value, drink now, real ports. They are not to be compared to vintage 20-50 year classics.

We probably should create a different rating system for these. Maybe a thumbs up x 1,2,or 3 or maybe a *** rating or maybe happy faces!

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