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Dow’s 2003 Vintage Library Release

Dow’s 2003 Vintage Library Release

€160,00 - €160,00
€160,00
€160,00 - €160,00
€160,00

The Symington family are introducing a new approach to how they re-release the limited quantities of Vintage Ports that they hold back for long-term ageing. Releases of Vintage Ports between 20 to 30 years of age have been given the term ‘Library Release’ to indicate that bottles have matured in perfect conditions in the family’s cellars.

The family have chosen to launch Library Releases of one of the finest classic Vintage Port years this century – 2003 Dow’s, Graham’s and Warre’s, which were widely acclaimed at the time of release. The very hot and low-yielding year produced exceptional wines with incredible body and depth. With almost 20 years ageing in bottle in the Symington cellars, these wines have developed greater complexity and are exciting to enjoy now, whilst retaining considerable ageing potential.

Producer

Dow

Tasting Notes

Typically Dow’s in style, this 2003 is outwardly less flamboyant than its peers, but gradually unlocks its complexity, sophistication and mystery. Aromas of cassis and blueberry come hand in hand with notes of black olives and green pepper. Prodigious on the palate, with a powerful structure, lean and taut with Dow’s hallmark drier edge. A formidable Vintage Port with decades ahead of it.

Country

Portugal

Region

Douro Valley

Style

Rich, warming Port

Colour

Red

ABV

20.0

Unit Size

75.0

Dry/Sweet

  • Sweet

Grape

Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Vinhas Velhas

Press Review

"Nutmeg, star anise and damsons on the nose here. There is a silken intensity to the fruit on the palate. Chalky tannins are still present but resolving into the wine. Deep and focused, this is a rich, spicy and lightly fiery wine. Lingering dark fruit, coffee and liquorice promise a very long life ahead." 18+/20 Jancis Robinson

Press Review 2

"As always, two vineyards form the backbone of this superb Port: Quinta do Bomfim and Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira. The result is power, while the wine's black fruits are subsumed into richness and a balance between sweet dried fruits and the dryness from the spirit. It is a great wine, intense and ready to drink." 95/100 Wine Enthusiast

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