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We repeatedly take a contemporary peek at Dow’s Tawny Port assortment, with common evaluations courting again to 2019. Just lately Graham’s up to date its packaging with a extra conventional bottle design, whereas dropping the cardboard canister.
Like most nonvintage Port, consistency is the secret, although we had been extra impressed with these wines now than ever earlier than. Let’s make a journey to Porto and see the place issues stand at the moment.
Dow’s Tawny Port 10 Years Previous (2024) – This has at all times been an entry-level expertise with an easy taste profile, however it’s undoubtedly hitting all of the excessive factors at the moment. The normal raisin and prune notes evoke raspberry and spicier macerated strawberry at the moment, then layering on notes of chocolate and just a little mint. Cinnamon and plenty of nutmeg endure late within the recreation. There’s ample acidity right here to counter all of the sugar — although that didn’t maintain me from having a crushing headache the subsequent day after a few glasses of the stuff. A- / $45
Dow’s Tawny Port 20 Years Previous (2024) – It is a ruddier and extra oxidized wine, with a stronger chocolate overtone and a heavier, burnt citrus high quality to it. Hints of grapefruit peel emerge because it develops, ending with a powerful sherry notice and a pinch of mint. In some way the ten 12 months outdated, whereas extra simple, feels extra vibrant and gratifying at the moment. B+ / $78
Dow’s Tawny Port 20 Years Previous (2024)
$78
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