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Dow's Oporto 2007


Opaque, nearly black hue, with aromas of ripe sweet perfumey plum with with a bouquet of lilacs just as the cork was pulled. Classy port bouquet that is not developed nearly enough yet with hints of licorice, fennel pollen, eucalyptus, and more.

Palate--Elegant, silky with a velvety texture, mouth filling flavors, of all that's in the bouquet. Structurally wonderful and even in its youthfulness at 14 years, it is voluptuous, with a finish of fruit and silk that goes on and on and on.

From the fabled vintage of 2007 this earned the Wine Spectator's Perfect score of 100 points. I bought this half bottle on release for $40. A full bottle now will run you over $200--if you can find one. This Port will develop for possibly another 20-30 years.  You read that right!  

This lovely creation may very well still be drinking great when I am 6 feet under. Oh well, as glorious as this is, the wine served at the marriage feast of the Lamb of God with the faithful will blow this away. For now, I will revel in the decision to buy this and cellar it so many years ago.  Need I say, "RAISE A GLASS!"

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