Dow's 20 Year Old Tawny Port 750 mL
(Douro, Portugal)
Regular price $96.00 Sale price $84.99 Save $11.01
About the Winery:
For over two centuries the name of Dow’s has been closely linked with the finest Ports from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley. Since 1912, when Andrew James Symington became a partner in Dow’s, five generations of Symington winemakers have lived and worked at their vineyards of Quinta do Bomfim and Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira from where they have produced many memorable wines, including the only Vintage Port made in the 21st century with a perfect 100-point score.
About the Wine:
In the barrel-ageing process, aged tawny Ports are subjected to a gradual transformation
through contact with air and wood. This results in considerable evaporation and
concentration, with approximately 35% of the original volume of a 20 year old tawny
disappearing before it is eventually bottled. Constant attention is needed as maturing
barrels and vats of varied sizes will show marked differences as they age. The master
blender, cellar master and coopers all play their parts in nurturing the maturing wines
until finally a beautifully balanced aged tawny Port emerges.
through contact with air and wood. This results in considerable evaporation and
concentration, with approximately 35% of the original volume of a 20 year old tawny
disappearing before it is eventually bottled. Constant attention is needed as maturing
barrels and vats of varied sizes will show marked differences as they age. The master
blender, cellar master and coopers all play their parts in nurturing the maturing wines
until finally a beautifully balanced aged tawny Port emerges.
For some, Dow’s 20 Year Old is the perfect example of an aged tawny Port, an elegant
balance of mellow fruit combines with the complex characteristics from prolonged
wood-ageing.
balance of mellow fruit combines with the complex characteristics from prolonged
wood-ageing.
Tasting Notes:
With a polished brown centre and orange amber edges, this wine has a honeysuckle
scent with discreet butterscotch notes. Refined and balanced on the palate, flinty and mellowed tannins meld with concentrated red berry fruit and lifted mineral freshness. nuanced flavours of tobacco lead to a focused, dry finish.
scent with discreet butterscotch notes. Refined and balanced on the palate, flinty and mellowed tannins meld with concentrated red berry fruit and lifted mineral freshness. nuanced flavours of tobacco lead to a focused, dry finish.