1985 Dows Vintage Port loire wines

1985 Dows Vintage Port loire winesThis example from Dow`s has a wonderfully round ripeness of texture, with smooth tannins a well defined, yet mellow core of inky black fruits. A fine, classic Dow nose with notes of cloves, raisin and a touch of fig. Not incredibly complex but refined and inviting. The palate is sweet and fleshy, again cloves, red berried fruit, a touch of spice and dates towards the finish. Moderate weight, certainly not an imposing, alcoholic Dow, but refined with

On the nose Ripe plums

all that isn't unpleasant

elegant wine with excellent fruit

bitter oranges

the regal purple velvet bag has a gold coloured drawstring

Goes on with balsamico

Great with steaks

The nose opens with the characteristic set of intensive fruity flavor with dominant plum and blackberry

cake… And a Nicely minty finish

Bottling 1960's

On the nose: smells mature but lively at the same time

some leather