Bright, exuberant aromas of blackberry and blueberry are pierced by a shaft of mint which gives the wine an incredible, scintillating freshness. The substantial mouthfeel carries ample black forest fruit and fleshy, black plum flavors punctuated by peppery tannins and fine acidity, all combining to underscore the wine's fine structure and balance. The long aftertaste suggests tobacco and tea, wrapped in Dow's trademark dry finish.

The story of Dow's is unusual amongst all the great Port houses. It began in 1798 when Bruno da Silva, a Portuguese merchant from Oporto, made a journey which was the opposite to that of the first British merchants. Bruno set up in London from where he imported wine from his native country. The Port shipping business was continued by Bruno's son, John da Silva who in 1862 brought into partnership Frederick William Cosens.

Alcohol by Volume: 19.5%

Varietal: BLEND-PORT