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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2016: best 2016 to 2021.
release0 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2021 | 2016 | 91/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: blackberry, liquorice, violet
Palate: ripe berry fruit, peppery tannin, spicy finish
A drier-styled single-harvest LBV with black fruit and a savoury finish in the Dow's house style.
What it pairs with
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Roast beef
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The drier finish suits red meat. -
Mature cheddar
Sweetness against a sharp cheese. -
Dark chocolate
Cocoa with black fruit.
How to serve Dow's Late Bottled Vintage
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Port glass or small Bordeaux glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast beef, Mature cheddar, Dark chocolate. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Dow's LBV carries the house drier style into a single-harvest bottling.
- 1980: Dow's LBV introduced
Facts
- Producer
- Dow's Port · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- Aged four to five years in wood before bottling
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0 to 5 from release
- First vintage
- 1980
Frequently asked about Dow's Late Bottled Vintage
What does Dow's Late Bottled Vintage taste like?
On the nose, blackberry, liquorice, violet. On the palate, ripe berry fruit, peppery tannin, spicy finish. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. A drier-styled single-harvest LBV with black fruit and a savoury finish in the Dow's house style.
When should I drink Dow's Late Bottled Vintage?
Drink 0 to 5 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Dow's Late Bottled Vintage?
Roast beef is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Mature cheddar and Dark chocolate. The drier finish suits red meat.
What grapes are in Dow's Late Bottled Vintage?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.
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