Dow’s Porto

Dow’s, Porto, Quinta do Bomfim, Vintage 1996 The nose features brandied cherries, with a bit of prunes as well. In the mouth, the tannins have resolved yielding a silky yet warm dessert, with the beginning of some nuttiness. This is a single quinta wine, the grapes being sourced from the Quita do Bomfim up in the rugged Douro Valley. Bottled by Symington Family Estates in Oporto 20% purchased for $39.99 at Bottle Barn

Dow’s, Porto, 20 Year, Tawny nv The nose features raisins, toasted nuts, caramel and spiritousness. In the mouth the same flavors repeat with a vein of acidity, a smooth texture and natural warmth. Bottled in 2009 by Symington Family Estates in Oporto 20% purchased for $47.69 at Bottle Barn Dow’s

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Ray Johnson is the Executive Director of the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University. He writes about food and wine, his travels and the business of wine. He makes his home in Sonoma County, California.
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