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Dow's 1997 LBV Porto

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Price $18

You get a glimpse of the fine qualities of the 1997 vintage in this bottling, which displays lush black cherry and plum aromas and flavors against a backdrop of supple tannins and a velvety texture. The elements are well integrated, and the finish is long and fruity. — J.C. (11/15/2003)

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Dow's 2000 LBV Port (Port)

Price $20

With its gorgeous scents of spice cake and dates, this is a seductive LBV from the very start. It’s ripe and round in the mouth, soft and lush on the finish, with a cavalcade of fig, date, chocolate and dried-spice flavors. Drink now. Imported by Premium Port Wines, Inc. — J.C. (6/1/2006)

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Dow's 2004 Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira Vintage Port (Port)

Price $57

From a vineyard opposite Quinta do Vesuvio, high up the Douro, this Symington-owned property has produced a rich, sweet 2004, with a soft tannic structure, layered with a lightly spirit edge. It’s a big mouthful of ripe fruit. — R.V. (3/1/2008)

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Dow's NV 20 Year Old Tawny Port (Port)

Price $50

Soft in texture yet mouthcoating in its intensity, this is a honeyed, nutty wine filled with dried fruit, toffee and almond butter aromas and flavors. Like all tawnies, it won’t improve with bottle age, so drink this while your young vintage Ports hog the cellar space. — W.E. (3/1/2008)

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Dow's 2007 Vale do Bomfim Red (Douro)

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Price $12

There is definite weight behind this intense wine. But it also has ripe, rich, deliciously sweet and juicy black fruits. It has structure as well, a series of sweet tannins and fresh acidity. It’s the best red wine from the Dow’s Quinta do Bomfim so far. — R.V. (12/15/2009)

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Dow's 1986 Quinta do Bomfim Vintage Port (Port)

Price $36

While some houses now release their single-quinta wines just two years after the harvest, others hold them until they are deemed mature. This recent release from Dow's is a boon to vintage Port lovers who lack adequate cellaring facilities, or to restaurateurs who don't want to hit the auction circuit. Prunes and plums combine with tea and spice notes in this fully… — J.C. (12/1/2004)

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Dow's 2004 Vale do Bomfim Reserva Red (Douro)

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Price $12

This is a bold, exuberantly fruity blend of 40% Touriga Franca, 40% Tinta Roriz and 20% Tinta Barroca. Mulberry and boysenberry flavors pick up hints of baked pie crust. A bit drying on the finish, but it also shows good depth of fruit. A new wine, with no track record for aging, so drink now and over the next few years. Imported by Premium Port Wines, Inc. — J.C. (6/1/2006)

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Dow's 1985 Vintage Port (Port)

Price $97

A good choice for current consumption, the 1985 Dow’s shows a touch of bricking to go along with developed aromas of cedar, clove and cinnamon. Cherry, plum, fennel and dried spice notes finish with a hint of toffee. Drink now–2015. — W.E. (3/1/2008)

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