Dow's Vintage Port 1945

Description

A wine of exceptional quality made with the best grapes of a single harvest. A Vintage declaration occurs when producers believe that all conditions are gathered to release the highest standard of quality. On average, fully declared 2 to 3 times per decade, the wine must be bottled between the 2nd and 3rd year after the harvest. A wine built to age for decades reaching full maturity after 20 to 40 years of bottle aging.

Tasting Notes

A great classic Vintage, legendary, small in quantity but outstanding in quality. General declaration. Dow's 45 is one of the best wine post WW2, notes of sherry, figs, chocolate, spices, with tremendous complexity and richness. 

Rating

RP 97