1997 Dow’s VP. Decanted ~7 hrs. Showing a bit more bricking than my last bottle 4 yrs ago. A ripe grape nose could not be more different from the off-dry, and tannic, licorice filled palate. The acidity is showing a bit lighter in this bottle, than the previous one, but the complexity is still there. A lingering finish full of anise, plums and chocolate powder, with a touch of spirit that is slowly integrating with more air. 94 points (previous was 96 points. I’d guess either bottle variation or this may be closing back up again. Time will tell). Regardless, a wonderful VP from a declared year that doesn’t get much respect.
94 Points
1997 Dow’s Vintage Port
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