1934 Dow's Vintage Port

The Dow 1934 Vintage Port is certainly better than the 1920. For sure, it feels a little muted on the nose compared to the Sandeman '34, yet it opens with scents of clove, sandalwood and a light blackcurrant pastille scents. The palate is well balanced with a pinch of white pepper on the entry, nicely poised with just a hint of oxidation creeping in toward the harmonious finish. But there is something regal in this elegiac Port, a kingly character that has passed its majestic prime and yet is still compelling. Tasted May 2015.