Dow's
For over 200 years, the name Dow has been associated with fine Port from the Upper Douro Valley. Dow’s are known for their superbly concentrated wines; intense and tannic when young, maturing to a superlative racy elegance with violet and mint aromas. Their distinctive drier finish is the hallmark of Dow’s Port wines. James Suckling of Wine Spectator tasted a Dow’s port over a hundred years after its bottling, an 1896, and described it as: “…an amazing ruby colour with a garnet edge, it smelled of raisins, black pepper and berries. It was full-bodied, with masses of fruit intertwined with layers of velvety tannins. It was superb.”
The story of this House is unusual – rather than a British merchant journeying to Oporto, it was Bruno da Silva who travelled from Oporto to London. Importing wine from his home country, he was quickly accepted into London society and gained a fine reputation for his wines. With the outbreak of the Napoleonic wars, many merchants ceased shipping rather than coming under fire in the Bay of Biscay, but da Silva obtained Royal permission to arm his ships. Securing safe passage, his became the first and only port shipper to use its own armed protection for transport across the Bay. In 1877, his company merged with Dow & Co. With the merger, it was decided to keep the brand name as ‘DOW’S’, the name remaining to this day.
Dow's owns the Quinta do Bomfim and Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira vineyards and, using these, even on undeclared years produces some truly superb Single Quinta port wines.
54 products found.
Dow's, 2023
Senhora da Riberia Vintage Port
Magnum 1.5L
Tasting notes
Quite marked violet aromas with a touch of orange blossom and Mediterranean shrub with kirsch and blackberry notes completing the bouquet. On the palate, simultaneously full and silky. Luxurious mouthfeel with sumptuous black fruit and ripened, velvety tannins.
The Quinta
Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira is situated in the remote, hot, dry Douro Superior sub-region and commands a magnificent position on the north bank, overlooking a broad sweep of the Douro River. The schist soils, challenging conditions, and high proportion of old vines result in very low yields – amongst the lowest of any wine- producing region on earth. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Dow's, 2023
Senhora da Riberia Vintage Port
Tasting notes
Quite marked violet aromas with a touch of orange blossom and Mediterranean shrub with kirsch and blackberry notes completing the bouquet. On the palate, simultaneously full and silky. Luxurious mouthfeel with sumptuous black fruit and ripened, velvety tannins.
The Quinta
Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira is situated in the remote, hot, dry Douro Superior sub-region and commands a magnificent position on the north bank, overlooking a broad sweep of the Douro River. The schist soils, challenging conditions, and high proportion of old vines result in very low yields – amongst the lowest of any wine- producing region on earth. …
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 10 in Stock
Dow's, 2019
Quinta de Senhora da Ribeira Vintage Port
150cl Magnum Bottles
Special Order please allow 7 days for delivery
Charles Symington, fourth generation winemaker, commented, “when reviewing the top wines from 2019, we felt that the best expression of our grape varieties came from our six principal quintas. These estate wines are always the starting point from which we judge the year’s Vintage Port potential and, from there, decide what to bottle. In 2019, the various plots of vineyards within each of these estates delivered small volumes of wine with fantastic depth and complexity. We believe these wines could not have been enhanced by blending across each of our port houses’ top quintas to produce a ‘classic’ Vintage Port. …
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Price: £175.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Dow's, 2019
Quinta de Senhora da Ribeira Vintage Port
300cl Double Magnum Bottles
Special Order please allow 7 days for delivery
Charles Symington, fourth generation winemaker, commented, “when reviewing the top wines from 2019, we felt that the best expression of our grape varieties came from our six principal quintas. These estate wines are always the starting point from which we judge the year’s Vintage Port potential and, from there, decide what to bottle. In 2019, the various plots of vineyards within each of these estates delivered small volumes of wine with fantastic depth and complexity. We believe these wines could not have been enhanced by blending across each of our port houses’ top quintas to produce a ‘classic’ Vintage Port. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Dow's, 2018
Senhora da Ribeira Vintage Port
Single Bottle
The 2018 Quinta Senhora da Ribeira represents just 8% of the Quinta's production. It is more compact, a bit more standoffish compared to some of the other single quinta 2018s that I tasted. It gradually warms up, revealing marine notes, seaweed and oyster shells tincturing the black fruit. The palate is super-smooth on the entry with plush, saturated tannins, quite spicy and peppery with an assertive, structured finish that is quintessentially Dow's. Superb. 410 cases produced.
One of the classic Douro riverside quintas, Senhora da Ribeira was acquired by George Warre for Dow’s in 1890. Since then, Senhora da Ribeira has been a fundamental component of Dow’s Vintage Ports. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Dow's, 2018
Senhora da Ribeira Vintage Port
MAGNUM 1.5LT
The 2018 Quinta Senhora da Ribeira represents just 8% of the Quinta's production. It is more compact, a bit more standoffish compared to some of the other single quinta 2018s that I tasted. It gradually warms up, revealing marine notes, seaweed and oyster shells tincturing the black fruit. The palate is super-smooth on the entry with plush, saturated tannins, quite spicy and peppery with an assertive, structured finish that is quintessentially Dow's. Superb. 410 cases produced.
One of the classic Douro riverside quintas, Senhora da Ribeira was acquired by George Warre for Dow’s in 1890. Since then, Senhora da Ribeira has been a fundamental component of Dow’s Vintage Ports. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Dow's, 2018
Senhora da Ribeira Vintage Port
DOUBLE MAGNUM 300cl
Special order Please allow 7 days for delivery
The 2018 Quinta Senhora da Ribeira represents just 8% of the Quinta's production. It is more compact, a bit more standoffish compared to some of the other single quinta 2018s that I tasted. It gradually warms up, revealing marine notes, seaweed and oyster shells tincturing the black fruit. The palate is super-smooth on the entry with plush, saturated tannins, quite spicy and peppery with an assertive, structured finish that is quintessentially Dow's. Superb. 410 cases produced.
One of the classic Douro riverside quintas, Senhora da Ribeira was acquired by George Warre for Dow’s in 1890. Since then, Senhora da Ribeira has been a fundamental component of Dow’s Vintage Ports. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Dow's, 2017
Vintage Port Half Bottle 37.5cl
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Dow’s, 2017 Vintage Port
The 2017 vintage stands among the most remarkable Port declarations of recent decades. Following a dry winter and an exceptionally hot summer in the Douro Valley, the harvest arrived earlier than usual, producing small, intensely concentrated grapes. Despite the heat, the finest vineyards retained excellent freshness, resulting in wines of great power, purity and balance.
Dow’s 2017 Vintage Port is a superb expression of the house’s distinctive style — structured, elegant and slightly drier than many of its counterparts. The nose reveals deep aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant and dark plum, complemented by hints of violet, cocoa and subtle spice. …
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Price: £39.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Dow's, 2017
Vintage Port
Magnum 150cl
98/100 - James Suckling
Tasting notes
It is rare to see such tremendous depth and intensity in colour as this wine displays The freshness of the floral aromas is very attractive with a dominance of rockrose, a flower that grows wild around the hills of Senhora da Ribeira. On the palate, it is exceptionally full-bodied, rich and powerful with black fruit coming to the fore. Gorgeous, ripe fruit is balanced by the fine tannin structure. On the finish, it is typically Dow, austere and somewhat drier than many other ports. The intense fruit flavours linger long on the palate.
Charles Symington commented after selecting the final blend:
“This is one of the finest Dow’s Vintage Ports I have blended. …
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Price: £185.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Dow's, 2016
Vintage Port - Rare Tappit Hen Format (2.1 L)
Was £395 Special Offer | one only | £295
The 2016 Dow's Vintage Port Wine is the first wine where the mineral characters really shout to be heard. There are herbs too and dark plum fruit. It’s fresh and weighty in the mouth; a port of real authority.
Serving Suggestion:
When mature this port will need to be decanted to remove sediment. Serve at room temperature on its own or with vintage mature blue cheeses such as stilton, Cashel Blue, Roquefort, Gorgonzola and Saint Augur Blue. Vintage port is also good with chocolate - a flattering accompaniment to top quality hand-made chocolates and artisan chocolate bars.
***98 Points- Neal Martin, vinous. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Dow's, 2016
Vintage Port, DOC Douro ***98 Points- Neal Martin, vinous.com*** ***97 Points- Derek Smedley MW*** ***19/20 Points- Richard Mayson***
This 2016 Vintage Port Wine from Dow's is the first wine where the mineral characters really shout to be heard. There are herbs too and dark plum fruit. It’s fresh and weighty in the mouth; a port of real authority.
Serving Suggestion:
When mature this port will need to be decanted to remove sediment. Serve at room temperature on its own or with vintage mature blue cheeses such as stilton, Cashel Blue, Roquefort, Gorgonzola and Saint Augur Blue. Vintage port is also good with chocolate - a flattering accompaniment to top quality hand-made chocolates and artisan chocolate bars.
***98 Points- Neal Martin, vinous. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 13 in Stock
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Dow's, 2016
Vintage Port 37.5cl Half Bottle
98 Points- Neal Martin, vinous.com
The 2016 Dow's port is the first wine where the mineral characters really shout to be heard. There are herbs too and dark plum fruit. It’s fresh and weighty in the mouth; a port of real authority.
Serving Suggestion:
When mature this port will need to be decanted to remove sediment. Serve at room temperature on its own or with vintage mature blue cheeses such as stilton, Cashel Blue, Roquefort, Gorgonzola and Saint Augur Blue. Vintage port is also good with chocolate - a flattering accompaniment to top quality hand-made chocolates and artisan chocolate bars.
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Price: £49.00
Stock: 9 in Stock
Dow's, 2016
Vintage Port, DOC Douro - Imperiale 6L )
Please allow 7 days for delivery
***98 Points- Neal Martin, vinous.com***
***97 Points- Derek Smedley MW***
***19/20 Points- Richard Mayson***
The 2016 Dow's port is the first wine where the mineral characters really shout to be heard. There are herbs too and dark plum fruit. It’s fresh and weighty in the mouth; a port of real authority.
Serving Suggestion:
When mature this port will need to be decanted to remove sediment. Serve at room temperature on its own or with vintage mature blue cheeses such as stilton, Cashel Blue, Roquefort, Gorgonzola and Saint Augur Blue. Vintage port is also good with chocolate - a flattering accompaniment to top quality hand-made chocolates and artisan chocolate bars. …
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Price: £895.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Dow's, 2016
Dow's 10 Year Old Tawny Port
Dows 10 Year Old Tawny Port has a deep russet centre with a distinctive garnet edge and a hint of amber and bright aromas of red cherry and almonds with toffee and vanilla notes balance the nose. On the palate this wine is mouth-filling, with peppery spice and a touch of marmalade. The finish is full, with Dow’s trademark dry edge.
Dow’s Port is one of the most famous names in the Port trade and today is owned and managed by the fifth generation of the Symington family. The family, whose experience dates back over 100 years, supervises all the vineyards, winemaking and ageing of this wine. …
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Price: £28.95
Stock: 11 in Stock
Dow's
Dow's 10 Year Old Tawny Port
Rare Tappit Hen Format 225cl
This Dow's 10 Year Old Tawny comes in a traditional tappit hen bottle that holds 2.25 liters (three quarts) of port wine. This larger size is often used for special releases or commemorative editions, making it a popular choice for celebrations and special occasions.
Tasting Notes
Deep russet centre with a distinctive garnet edge and a hint of amber. Bright aromas of red cherry and almonds with toffee and vanilla notes balance the nose. On the palate this wine is mouth-filling, with peppery spice and a touch of marmalade. The finish is full, with Dow’s trademark dry edge. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Dow's, 2015
Vintage Port, Douro Quinta Da Senhora Da Ribeira DOUBLE MAGNUM 300cl Presented in original wooden gift case
This 2015 Vintage Port Wine from Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira, a vineyard to which The Symington family has a strong attachment to. The current generation’s great grandfather, Andrew James Symington, took ownership of the Quinta in 1912 when he became a shareholder in Dow's, which had originally acquired the property in 1890. Together with Quinta do Bonfim it has been the mainstay of Dow's Vintage Ports for 125 years.
The 2015 Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira Vintage Port was produced from one co-fermented lagar of Touriga Franca and Sousão (0.7 Kg per vine) picked on September 29th, and another lagar of Touriga Nacional also fermented with Sousão. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Dow's, 2013
Quinta de Senhora Ribeira DOUBLE MAGNUM bottle In original Gift Box
This 2013 Vintage Port Wine; Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira is set in the remote, hot and dry Douro Superior and commands a magnificent north bank position. Senhora da Ribeira’s wines are some of the finest in the Douro and they complement those from Bomfim in the composition of Dow’s classic Vintage Ports. The quinta’s high proportion of old vines (45% are over 25 years old) is of critical importance. The old vines are very low-yielding, producing on average less than 1Kg of grapes each, giving intense and concentrated musts which are ideal for classic Vintage Port.
1 Bottle (1 x 300cl).
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Price: £285.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Dow's, 2013
Quinta do Bomfim Vintage Port
Includes original Gift Box
Dow’s 2013 Quinta do Bomfim Vintage Port
The 2013 Quinta do Bomfim Vintage Port comes from one of the most celebrated estates in the Douro Valley. Quinta do Bomfim, situated in the Pinhão Valley, has long been recognised as a cornerstone of Dow’s finest Vintage Ports. The 2013 vintage followed a cooler growing season, resulting in wines of excellent balance, freshness and aromatic precision.
Deep ruby in colour, the wine opens with expressive aromas of ripe blackberry, black cherry and plum, layered with notes of violet, dark chocolate and a touch of spice. On the palate it is rich and concentrated yet beautifully structured, with firm tannins supporting flavours of dark forest fruits, cocoa and subtle hints of licorice. …
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Price: £32.95
Stock: 15 in Stock
Dow's, 2011
Vintage Port
Wine of the Year (ranking No. 1 in the Top 100 Wines list) by Wine Spectator.
Dow’s 2011 Vintage Port
A landmark declaration year across the Douro, the 2011 vintage stands among the finest of the century — and Dow’s interpretation is a masterclass in power, purity, and poise. Produced primarily from the family’s famed Quinta do Bomfim and Senhora da Ribeira estates, this Vintage Port reflects the intensity of the year’s near-perfect growing conditions. The result is a wine that is both monumental in structure and captivating in elegance, built to age for generations.
In the glass, it shows an opaque purple-black hue with a vivid crimson rim — a clear sign of youth and concentration. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Dow's, 2011
Vintage Port
Half bottle 37.5cl
Dow’s 2011 Vintage Port
A landmark declaration year across the Douro, the 2011 vintage stands among the finest of the century — and Dow’s interpretation is a masterclass in power, purity, and poise. Produced primarily from the family’s famed Quinta do Bomfim and Senhora da Ribeira estates, this Vintage Port reflects the intensity of the year’s near-perfect growing conditions. The result is a wine that is both monumental in structure and captivating in elegance, built to age for generations.
In the glass, it shows an opaque purple-black hue with a vivid crimson rim — a clear sign of youth and concentration. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Dow's, 2007
Vintage Port
100 Points - Wine Spectator
The 2007 Vintage Port Wine from Dow's has received ***100 Points*** from Wine Spectator
This has a superb nose of rich, ripe berry fruit with the typical slightly austere and firm reserve of Dow. Analytically drier than usual, it is still blessed with dense fruit on the palate, a magnificent structure, weight and impressively long finish. On this showing, Dow is a strong candidate for wine of the vintage.
Wine Spectator Awards Perfect Score to World-Renowned Port Producer Dow's 2007 Vintage Port, from the Oporto, Portugal based producer, has been awarded a perfect 100-point score from Wine Spectator magazine in the May 31 issue. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 8 in Stock
Dow's, 2006
20 Year Old Tawny Port
Dow’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port is a refined expression of aged tawny style, blending the rich, mellow characteristics of long oak aging with the structure and elegance for which Dow’s is known. Crafted from high-quality grapes—primarily Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Barroca—this port is aged in seasoned oak casks for an average of 20 years before blending and bottling in Vila Nova de Gaia.
In the glass, it presents a deep amber-tawny color with golden highlights. The nose is expressive and complex, offering aromas of dried apricots, roasted nuts, orange peel, caramel, and warm spices like cinnamon and clove. …
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Price: £39.95
Stock: 4 in Stock
Dow's, 2003
Vintage Port
An outstanding 2003 vintage Port Wine from Dow's Port.
Reviews:
"The complex aromatics of the opaque, black-colored 2003 Dow Vintage Port display chocolate, dried oak, black cherries, blackberries, copious spices, and a myriad flowers. This fresh, backward wine offers a medium to full-bodied, deeply concentrated core of spice-laced dark fruits. Softly-textured and seductive in the mid-palate, it boasts abundant layers of candied Damson plums, blueberries, black cherries, molasses, and hints of chocolate before revealing its firm structure. Extremely youthful and primary, this exceptional effort demands patience. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 1 in Stock
Dow's, 2000
Vintage Port 94 Points Wine Advocate
Dow’s 2000 Vintage Port
The turn of the millennium produced one of the truly great modern vintages in the Douro, and Dow’s 2000 Vintage Port stands proudly among the finest examples. Crafted from fruit grown at the house’s legendary Quinta do Bomfim and Senhora da Ribeira estates, this wine embodies the structure, depth, and longevity for which Dow’s has long been celebrated. After more than two decades of gentle maturation, it has entered its prime, revealing both power and refinement in perfect harmony.
In the glass, it remains impressively deep and youthful, with a dark ruby core fading only slightly at the rim. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Dow's, 1999
Senhora da Ribeira
Near opaque, blue/black colour. Huge concentration provides an aromatic explosion of violets and rockrose. This is a full-bodied wine bursting with rich plummy, cassis flavours. In the mouth, typical Dow peppery overtones and the classic drier edge. Temperature control during fermentation (robotic lagares), combined with the ripeness of the grapes gave an excellent structure and balance.
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Dow's, 1997
Vintage Port
Dow’s, 1997 Vintage Port
Vintage & Background
The 1997 vintage was universally declared and is considered one of the finest of the late 20th century, producing wines with superb depth, structure, and longevity. Dow’s, renowned for its drier, more structured house style, created a powerful and classically proportioned Vintage Port that has matured beautifully over more than 25 years. Crafted primarily from fruit sourced at the famed Quinta do Bomfim and Senhora da Ribeira estates in the Douro Superior, this is a textbook example of Dow’s elegance and age-worthiness.
Appearance & Nose
Deep ruby-garnet colour with just a touch of brick at the rim. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 5 in Stock
Dow's, 1994
Vintage Port
** 97 Points Lisa perotti Brown - in Asia **
** 96 points Robert Parker **
The 1994 Dow's Vintage Port exemplifies the classic style of the house, marrying fruit intensity with complexity and finesse. While already showing immense pleasure in its youth, it promises to reward further aging in the cellar, evolving and maturing gracefully for decades to come.
Tasting Notes:
The 1994 Dow's Vintage Port is a deep, opaque ruby wine with a complex bouquet of blackberry, cassis, plum, cherry compote, dried figs, violet, rose petal, dark chocolate, espresso beans, and exotic spices. On the palate, it has bold flavors of black fruit preserves, bittersweet chocolate, roasted coffee beans, and toasted oak. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Dow's, 1985
Vintage Port
New stock arriving shortly - available for pre-order | Please allow 7 days for delivery
The 1985 Dow’s Vintage Port is a standout from a highly successful declared vintage, offering classic structure, depth, and longevity. Dow’s is known for its drier, firmer house style—built more for endurance than immediate opulence—and in 1985, this translated into a wine of superb ageing potential and quiet power. Now with nearly 40 years in bottle, the 1985 Dow is maturing beautifully, combining layered fruit with savoury complexity.
The nose is mature yet vigorous, opening with aromas of black plum, dried fig, and cassis, followed by notes of roasted coffee bean, cedar, tobacco leaf, and dark chocolate. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 12 in Stock
Dow's, 1985
Vintage Port
Private Cellar Release
We are delighted to announce the release of a very limited number of bottles of Dow's 1985 Vintage Ports, drawn directly from Symington Family Estates’ private cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia.
1985 was one of the great classic vintages of the late 20th century. Textbook conditions throughout the growing season – balanced vine growth, a warm dry summer and near-perfect harvest weather – produced concentrated and powerful wines with remarkable ageing potential. Now, after four decades of cellaring in ideal conditions, these Vintage Ports have gained immense complexity and are offered at a glorious stage of maturity. …
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Price: £281.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Dow's, 1977
Vintage Port- MAGNUM Presented in Dows Wooden Gift Case
Please note that this is a rare magnum format (1.5 L)
Medium cranberry red center and slight bricking on the edge. Intoxicating floral fragrance that filled the room, during its nine hour decant; accented by anise, plum and raspberry notes and a bit of spirit. Fresh, fleshy grape, dark cherry and fig flavors melded with underpinnings of licorice, chocolate and warming spirit. It's developing into a stunning middle-aged Port at 34 years of age, with little signs of nearing peak yet. Rich and multi-faceted, smooth and velvety ... even more so the second day it was opened. The acidity was near perfect and the tannins are tame but omnipresent; while the finish was spicy, warm and extremely long. …
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Price: £325.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Dow's, 1977
Vintage Port
1977 Dow’s – Vintage Port (Douro, Portugal)
A heralded vintage from a house famed for drier, more structured Ports—now in magnificent, mature form. Deep garnet shading to tawny at the rim. The nose is complex and classical: black cherry liqueur and plum compote, fig and date, orange peel, cacao and espresso, with violets, cedar, mint/eucalyptus and warm spice.
Silken yet authoritative on the palate. Sweet dark fruit and kirsch glide over lively acidity; the once-firm Dow’s tannins are now velvety and seamless. Layers of walnut, dark chocolate, licorice and clove lead to a long, tapering finish of cocoa and candied citrus. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 12 in Stock
Dow's, 1977
Vintage Port- MAGNUM
Please note that this is a rare magnum format (1.5 L)
Medium cranberry red center and slight bricking on the edge. Intoxicating floral fragrance that filled the room, during its nine hour decant; accented by anise, plum and raspberry notes and a bit of spirit. Fresh, fleshy grape, dark cherry and fig flavors melded with underpinnings of licorice, chocolate and warming spirit. It's developing into a stunning middle-aged Port at 34 years of age, with little signs of nearing peak yet. Rich and multi-faceted, smooth and velvety ... even more so the second day it was opened. The acidity was near perfect and the tannins are tame but omnipresent; while the finish was spicy, warm and extremely long. …
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Price: £315.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Dow's, 1970
Vintage Port
Dow’s, 1970
Vintage Port
The 1970 vintage in the Douro is widely regarded as one of the great declared years of the 20th century, producing Vintage Ports of structure, depth and remarkable longevity. Dow’s, long celebrated for its firm, dry style and powerful expression of fruit, produced a 1970 that has become a benchmark for the house.
Dow’s vineyards at Quinta do Bomfim and Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira are known for delivering concentrated, structured fruit, and the 1970 reflects the house’s hallmark character — restrained sweetness, impressive backbone and enduring ageing potential. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Dow's, 1970
Vintage Port Unlabelled
The Dow's 1970 Vintage Port is widely regarded as one of the standout wines from a legendary vintage. Over five decades since its bottling, it continues to impress with its depth, balance, and longevity.
In the glass, this Port exhibits a limpid garnet hue, indicative of its maturity. The nose offers a complex bouquet of red fruits, including strawberry and red currant, complemented by notes of cinnamon and subtle spice. On the palate, it presents a medium-sweet profile with flavors of fig, prunes, and molasses, supported by a lusciously creamy texture and well-integrated acidity. The finish is long and elegant, leaving a lasting impression. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Dow's, 1970
Vintage Port Remains of label
Dow’s, 1970
Vintage Port
The 1970 vintage in the Douro is widely regarded as one of the great declared years of the 20th century, producing Vintage Ports of structure, depth and remarkable longevity. Dow’s, long celebrated for its firm, dry style and powerful expression of fruit, produced a 1970 that has become a benchmark for the house.
Dow’s vineyards at Quinta do Bomfim and Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira are known for delivering concentrated, structured fruit, and the 1970 reflects the house’s hallmark character — restrained sweetness, impressive backbone and enduring ageing potential. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Dow's, 1966
Vintage Port
Top shoulder - Plain label
Dow’s 1966 Vintage Port is a superb expression of one of the finest declared vintages of the 20th century. Known for its structure and longevity, this wine has developed beautifully over nearly six decades. Dow’s house style—drier and more austere than many of its peers—has given this vintage a distinctive edge, allowing it to age with poise, complexity, and remarkable depth.
On the nose, it offers an elegant tapestry of aromas: dried figs, sultanas, cedar wood, and hints of tobacco and dark chocolate. As it opens, more subtle notes emerge—orange peel, roasted nuts, and an earthy minerality that speaks to its Douro origins. …
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Price: £249.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Dow's, 1958
Vintage Port
In neck damaged label
Dows 1958 Bottled 1960
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Price: £595.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Dow's, 1947
Vintage Port
Level in neck, Embossed capsule
From the outstanding 1947 vintage, this stunning port is deep and rich with nice weight and a dry liquorice finish. Light tawny color with spicy aromas and a hint of balsam, but the palate delivers very sweet, smoky plum, herbs and mint characteristics. Well balanced and with good length on the finish.
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Price: £1,195.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Dow's, 1947
Vintage Port
Level in neck, Embossed capsule
From the outstanding 1947 vintage, this stunning port is deep and rich with nice weight and a dry liquorice finish. Light tawny color with spicy aromas and a hint of balsam, but the palate delivers very sweet, smoky plum, herbs and mint characteristics. Well balanced and with good length on the finish.
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Price: £1,195.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Dow's, 1945
Vintage Port.
Plain Label, Date on original cork visible through glass
Dow’s 1945 Port is a legendary vintage, celebrated for its exceptional quality and historical significance as the first major vintage declaration after World War II. The 1945 growing season in Portugal’s Douro Valley produced wines of remarkable concentration and balance, laying the foundation for this port's enduring reputation. Known for its elegance, it exhibits rich flavors of dried fruits, nuts, chocolate, and spices, complemented by a complex bouquet of dark fruits, caramel, and subtle herbal notes. With firm tannins and balanced acidity, it exemplifies the extraordinary aging potential of vintage ports, remaining vibrant and drinkable even today. …
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Price: £995.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Dow's, 1945
Vintage Port In neck, Chipped capsule, Bin Soiled Label
Dow’s 1945 Port is a legendary vintage, celebrated for its exceptional quality and historical significance as the first major vintage declaration after World War II. The 1945 growing season in Portugal’s Douro Valley produced wines of remarkable concentration and balance, laying the foundation for this port's enduring reputation. Known for its elegance, it exhibits rich flavors of dried fruits, nuts, chocolate, and spices, complemented by a complex bouquet of dark fruits, caramel, and subtle herbal notes. With firm tannins and balanced acidity, it exemplifies the extraordinary aging potential of vintage ports, remaining vibrant and drinkable even today. …
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Price: £1,295.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Dow's, 1927
Vintage Port
Bottled by Page and Sandeman.
Provenance: Christies Sale Raby Castle
Bottled by Page & Sandeman, the Dow 1927 is one of the finest vintages of the last century. While a fair quantity was originally bottled, many have since been enjoyed, making it a rare treasure today. In the glass, the wine displays a beautiful light red hue and offers an exceptional drinking experience. Its inviting nose spreads beautifully from the decanter, revealing refined dark chocolate notes layered over subtle, elegant fruit. On the palate, it showcases creamy fruit, supported by tightly knit, spicy-peppery tannins that remain grippy and remarkably fresh. The finish is firm and dry, a hallmark of Dow’s distinctive style. …
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Dow's
Vintage Port Senhora de Ribera
Limited Edition Collection 1999, 2009 & 2019
Dow’s Senhora da Ribeira Vintage Port – Limited Edition Collection
3 x 75cl – Vintages 1999, 2009 & 2019
Vintage & Background
This exceptional limited-edition collection showcases three landmark vintages from Senhora da Ribeira, Dow’s jewel-like estate in the heart of the Douro Superior. Known for producing some of the most elegant and aromatic wines in the region, Senhora da Ribeira is planted on steep, schistous slopes overlooking the Douro River and has long been the source of Dow’s finest Vintage Ports. This beautifully presented set brings together three decades of winemaking history – 1999, 2009, and 2019 – offering a rare opportunity to taste the evolution of this distinguished vineyard over 20 years. …
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Price: £275.00
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Dow's, 1996
30 Year Old Tawny Port
Dows 30 Year Old Tawny Port has coppery-amber tones framed by a pale orange-green rim, this wine has saline scents alongside elegant floral notes and a touch of cinnamon. Luxurious and silky on the palate, Dow’s 30 Year Old Tawny is extremely refined with flavours of quince and citrus and a stylish, lingering dry finish with nuances of tea leaf.
Dow’s Port is one of the most famous names in the Port trade and today is owned and managed by the fifth generation of the Symington family. The family, whose experience dates back over 100 years, supervises all the vineyards, winemaking and ageing of this wine. …
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Price: £89.95
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Dow's, 1987
Quinta do Bomfim Single Quinta Vintage Port
Dow’s Quinta do Bomfim, 1987
Single Quinta Vintage Port
Summary
Dow’s Quinta do Bomfim 1987 Single Quinta Vintage Port is a distinguished wine produced from one of the Symington family’s most celebrated estates in the Douro Valley. In years when a full house declaration is not made, exceptional fruit from flagship estates such as Quinta do Bomfim is often bottled separately as a Single Quinta Vintage Port. With nearly four decades of bottle ageing, this wine now shows the elegant maturity and refined structure typical of Dow’s style.
Tasting Notes
The wine displays a deep garnet colour with a gentle tawny edge. …
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Dow's
40 Year Old Tawny Port ***92 Points- Wine Enthusiast***
Dows 40 Year Old Tawny Port A beautiful translucent amber-golden colour and an almost transparent rim with exquisite fragrances of delicate dry fruit coupled with a hint of fine marmalade. A luxuriously silk-like palate with polished elegance and notes of fruit preserves. The complex, long and slightly dry finish reveals nutty praline notes ending with a tea leaf flourish
Dow’s Port is one of the most famous names in the Port trade and today is owned and managed by the fifth generation of the Symington family. The family, whose experience dates back over 100 years, supervises all the vineyards, winemaking and ageing of this wine. …
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Price: £139.00
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Dow's, 1983
Vintage Port
The 1983 Dow's Vintage Port is a highly regarded Port wine from a classic vintage in the Douro Valley, noted for its powerful structure and elegance. This wine offers aromas of ripe blackberries, plums, and figs, with underlying hints of spice, dark chocolate, and cedar. On the palate, it is full-bodied and concentrated, showing complex layers of dark fruit flavors balanced by well-integrated tannins and refreshing acidity. The wine has a long, smooth finish with lingering notes of dried fruit, cocoa, and a touch of earthiness. Now mature, the 1983 Dow's is drinking beautifully, with further aging potential for those who prefer even more complexity. …
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Price: £99.00
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Dow's, 1979
Quinta do Bomfim Vintage Port
One of the Douro Valley’s finest vineyards, Bomfim is the heart of some of the company’s greatest Ports, having provided wines for Dow’s Vintage Ports ever since it was acquired in 1896. The estate is situated in the centre of the best wine-producing area known as the ‘Cima Corgo’, which offers an ideal balance between the relatively wet ‘Baixo Corgo’ to the west and the intense heat of the ‘Douro Superior’ to the east. In the good year’s when Dow’s does not ‘declare’ a Vintage, the best Ports of Quinta do Bomfim are carefully selected and bottled as Dow’s Quinta do Bomfim Vintage Port. These wines are exceptionally good. …
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Price: £159.00
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Dow's, 1963
Vintage Port
Rewaxed
Dow’s Vintage Port 1963 is widely celebrated as one of the finest Ports of the 20th century. Declared by most of the major houses, the 1963 vintage followed ideal growing conditions in the Douro Valley, producing wines with exceptional balance, power, and ageing potential. Among them, Dow’s stood out for its distinctive dry style and depth of character, gaining legendary status over the decades.
At over 60 years old, a well-stored bottle of Dow 1963 can still offer a stunning tasting experience. The wine typically shows a rich brick-red color with tawny edges, a natural sign of long ageing. …
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Price: £245.00
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Dow's, 1963
Vintage Port
Rewaxed
Dow’s Vintage Port 1963 is widely celebrated as one of the finest Ports of the 20th century. Declared by most of the major houses, the 1963 vintage followed ideal growing conditions in the Douro Valley, producing wines with exceptional balance, power, and ageing potential. Among them, Dow’s stood out for its distinctive dry style and depth of character, gaining legendary status over the decades.
At over 60 years old, a well-stored bottle of Dow 1963 can still offer a stunning tasting experience. The wine typically shows a rich brick-red color with tawny edges, a natural sign of long ageing. …
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Price: £235.00
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Dow's, 1961
Late Bottled Vintage Port High Shoulder level
Dow’s 1961 Late Bottled Vintage Port (Bottled 1965)
Vintage & Style Background
Harvested in 1961 and bottled in 1965 after four years in cask, this LBV represents the traditional style of Late Bottled Vintage Port. Unlike modern filtered LBVs designed for early drinking, these mid-20th century examples were often unfiltered, retaining the depth and structure of a declared Vintage Port. Dow’s, known for its firm, dry-edged house style, produced a Port of real character in this lesser-known but fascinating vintage.
Appearance & Nose
After decades in bottle, the wine now shows a tawny-garnet colour with amber highlights. …
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Price: £375.00
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Dow's, 1960
Vintage Port
British Transport Hotels Bottling
Dow 1960 Vintage Port is a remarkable survivor from one of the classic mid-century harvests, showing the hallmark intensity and structure that define the house style. Now over six decades old, it has softened into a wine of extraordinary elegance, yet still carries the deep, brooding character that Dow is known for.
In the glass, it displays a mature tawny-garnet core with a wide amber rim. The nose is beautifully evolved: dried fig, orange peel, old cedar, tobacco leaf and warm spices, layered with hints of rosewood and caramelised nuts. There is a quiet complexity here that only true vintage maturity can provide. …
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Price: £195.00
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Dow's, 1924
Vintage port, DOC Douro
Bottled by Porter Wright & Co Ltd Sheffield
Colour, Mature tawny in colour. Bouquet, Rich malty and nutty in the nose. Taste, Delicious roasted nuts. Mature. Still some sweetness. Wonderful finish. An attractive old port. Review on vintageport.se
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