94 points “Mouth filling and round without any sharp edges but this wine remains extremely firm and dense with several decades of life ahead of it. Dried fig chocolate and black liquorice flavours only hint at what lies ahead.” – Wine Enthusiast
That glowing review was written over a decade ago. Dow’s 1997 has since then slipped into its drinking window and is living up to all the hype. Dark and deeply warming it has developed notes of leather coffee and dark chocolate alongside the classic blackcurrant blackberry spiced Christmas cake fruit and anise flavours. A fine choice for festive fare and cheeseboards or as a gift for marking a special 1997 anniversary.
Dow’s – owned by the Symington family – ranks amongst Port’s most famous names and is renowned for its powerhouse style. Their coveted releases use grapes from the phenomenal Quinta do Bomfim vineyard and tend to be drier and exceptionally long-lived. The Symington family are trusted hands because they are the world’s leading producer of premium Port and the biggest vineyard owner in the Douro Valley – a UNESCO World Heritage Site of jaw-dropping beauty. The company is also B-Corp Certified which means they are also on it when it comes to the environment sustainability their people their supply chain and giving back to the community.
SKU No.: 513577
Style No.: 142369
Region: Douro
Grapes: Mixed
Closure: Cork
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 20%
Volume: 750ml
Allergens: Sulphites
94 points “Mouth filling and round without any sharp edges but this wine remains extremely firm and dense with several decades of life ahead of it. Dried fig chocolate and black liquorice flavours only hint at what lies ahead.” – Wine Enthusiast
That glowing review was written over a decade ago. Dow’s 1997 has since then slipped into its drinking window and is living up to all the hype. Dark and deeply warming it has developed notes of leather coffee and dark chocolate alongside the classic blackcurrant blackberry spiced Christmas cake fruit and anise flavours. A fine choice for festive fare and cheeseboards or as a gift for marking a special 1997 anniversary.
Dow’s – owned by the Symington family – ranks amongst Port’s most famous names and is renowned for its powerhouse style. Their coveted releases use grapes from the phenomenal Quinta do Bomfim vineyard and tend to be drier and exceptionally long-lived. The Symington family are trusted hands because they are the world’s leading producer of premium Port and the biggest vineyard owner in the Douro Valley – a UNESCO World Heritage Site of jaw-dropping beauty. The company is also B-Corp Certified which means they are also on it when it comes to the environment sustainability their people their supply chain and giving back to the community.
SKU No.: 513577
Style No.: 142369