For over two centuries the name of DOW has been associated with the finest Port from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley. Throughout the 20th Century and into the 21st, the Symington family has built on the legacy of the preceding Silva and Dow families. Generations of Symington winemakers have worked at the Dow's vineyards: Quinta do Bomfim and Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira, creating from them Dow's superbly concentrated wines that are intense and tannic when young, maturing towards a superlative racy elegance with age and scented with violet and mint aromas. Dow's attractive and distinctive drier finish is the recognizable hallmark of the wines from this great Port house.
Wine Advocate 94 " An opaque blue/purple color (typical of this vintage's top offerings) is followed by a strikingly provocative aromatic display (flowers, licorice, blackberries, and
Vinous 98 The 2016 Dow's Vintage Port is based around the Vinha dos Ecos vineyard behind Bomfim, populated predominantly by mature Touriga Franca vines that were
Over the last twenty five years the work done in the Dow’s vineyards and in the Dow’s wineries has resulted in constant improvement to the
Wine Spectator 97 "A blackstrap, powerful Port. Black, with intense aromas of raspberries, raisins, flowers and stems. Full-bodied and medium sweet, with a long, rich finish.
Wine Advocate 94 " An opaque blue/purple color (typical of this vintage's top offerings) is followed by a strikingly provocative aromatic display (flowers, licorice, blackberries, and
" Medium to full bodied, fresh, with good balance and length. Fresh fruit forward with plums and blackberries, flowers and spices. A long and persistent
"Vintage Port is the outstanding wine of an outstanding year. Perhaps on average only three times in a decade is the weather suitable for the
Wine Advocate 94-96 The 2017 Vintage Port, bottled in May for release in the third quarter of 2019, is mostly a 42/38 blend of Touriga Nacional
Wine Advocate 98 "The 2011 Dow Vintage Port was made from no less than 44 separate ferments from finest fruit sourced from Quinta do Bomfim (35%
Wine Advocate 98 "The 2011 Dow Vintage Port was made from no less than 44 separate ferments from finest fruit sourced from Quinta do Bomfim (35%
Wine Spectator 100 WS TOP 100 2010 Rank 14 "Amazing aromas of lilac, violet, crushed blueberry and mineral that turn to black pepper and spices follow through
"Portugal has always been famous for their sweet fortified Port wines, but they are really starting to make a name for themselves for dry robust
"Dow's Trademark is a very fine Reserve Port in the full-bodied traditional house style. Trademark reflects the great skill and experience of the Dow's tasters.
Robert Parker 94 "An opaque blue/purple color (typical of this vintage's top offerings) is followed by a strikingly provocative aromatic display (flowers, licorice, blackberries, and cassis).
Wine Spectator 94 "Big and as hard as nails. Loads of raspberry and fruit aromas, with a green stem edge. Full-bodied and sweet, with an iron
"Vintage Port is the outstanding wine of an outstanding year. Perhaps on average only three times in a decade is the weather suitable for the
"Portugal has always been famous for their sweet fortified Port wines, but they are really starting to make a name for themselves for dry robust
Produced by the Symington Family from grapes grown in vineyards that traditionally supply the House of Dow, the wine has juicy dark fruits, grippy tannins,
" Medium to full bodied, fresh, with good balance and length. Fresh fruit forward with plums and blackberries, flowers and spices. A long and persistent
Wine Spectator 93 Juicy and lively, with mouthfilling black currant, fig and boysenberry compote flavors that are well-integrated with licorice snap, Christmas pudding and graphite accents.
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