Lot 161
DOW'S VINTAGE PORT 1994 (4 HF. BT.) WA 96
SMITH WOODHOUSE VINTAGE PORT 1985 (5)
WARRE'S VINTAGE PORT 1994 (3) WA 94
Lot 161 Details
DOW'S VINTAGE PORT 1994 (4 hf. bt.)
Douro, Portugal.
4 x scraped labels
Serious and brooding, it is not yet as complex and as developed as it could be--but this is Port and that will come in time. Be patient. In the meanwhile, if you must crack this now, give it a few hours in a decanter, to state the obvious. This is a terrific Dow's VP that is still growing and improving. It is still about its potential in some ways and it may well exceed expectations. It will certainly acquire even more complexity with more cellaring. Personally, I would try to give it at least another decade in the cellar. October 2016. Drink: 2020-2060 WA 96
SMITH WOODHOUSE VINTAGE PORT 1985 (5)
Douro, Portugal.
4 x scuffed labels. 1 x damaged label
WARRE'S VINTAGE PORT 1994 (3)
Douro, Portugal.
Tasters should take note of the wealth of peppery, licorice-scented and flavored raspberry and blackcurrant fruit. Look for it to be ready to drink in 10-12 years, and keep for 30+. This is a profound example of Warre vintage port. October 1996 WA 94