Dow's 1970

Vintage Port

A superb classic wine.

Description

Dow 1970 deservedly ranked amongst the centuries best Vintage Ports.  

Our Expert's Recommendation

"This wine is now beginning to reach its full maturity and is likely to be ready for drinking. As it ages further, it will begin to develop gently into a more tawny style wine. It is always a memorable occasion to drink 1970 Dow."

Press Comments

“Exceptionally deep crimson with remarkably little evolution and few orangey hints. Very lively, even a hint of orange peel. Lots of concentration and life. Quite animal too. Very sweet and impressive with a great combination of richness and structure. This is serious wine with a serious future. Long and well balanced”.
Jancis Robinson , www.jancisrobinson.com
01/01/2004

“Youthful looking dark, vibrant purplish-ruby colour with enticing mint, licorice and raspberry fruit intertwined on the nose and palate. The '70 Dow is still on the upswing and the structure depicts that this VP will only continue its fine evolution and actually improve. Great depth of flavours and a streak of tobacco leaf barely perceptible on the unbelievably lengthy finish”.
Roy Hersh , Roy's Port Wine Cellar Reduction Party
01/01/2004

“1970 produced some truly great wines which are only just ready to broach. Dow and Graham fall into this category and must rank among the 20th century’s great vintage ports”.
Richard Mayson , Decanter Magazine
01/12/2001

"I have always been a fan of this fine and well-made Port. Truly balanced in character, with focused flowers, spice and cherry. Full-bodied, with a sweet palate and a fine texture."
James Suckling , The Wine Spectator
01/12/1999

“Dow: tight, dense and concentrated. Explosive finish. Quintessential vintage port. Only just ready to drink: will last and last.”
Richard Mayson , Decanter Magazine
01/11/1999

“Dow’s 1970 is also an absolute stunner, with a huge future and perfect bodywork”.
Serena Sutcliffe,MW , The Wine Column, Sotheby’s Preview
01/01/1999

Out of 21 wines tasted only Dow’s 1970 Vintage achieved the highest ***** rating. “Dow: Superb colour, by far the deepest of the range, full, nutty bouquet, rich caramelly fruit with lots of grip, very classic, very fine”.
Steven Spurrier , Decanter
01/11/1998

"DOW'S Vintage Ports have gained a reputation for concentration and longevity, and this "supreme" example was certainly worth waiting for". Rated exceptional by a Wine Magazine panel of tasters. Only 5 “exceptional" wines (90-94 points) were selected out of 33 tasted.
Wine Magazine
01/12/1992

"A classic vintage Port, both fleshy and firm on the palate. Medium to deep ruby, with a fresh strawberry nose, full-bodied, with focused fruit flavors, medium tannins and a long finish."
James Suckling , Vintage Port
01/01/1990

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