Dow's

20 Year Old Tawny Porto

9.253 ratings
8.98 pro ratings
Porto, Douro, Portugal
Port Blend
Blue Cheese, Chocolate & Caramel, Vanilla & Caramel, Salami & Prosciutto, Fruit & Berries, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Fruit Desserts, Soft Cheese, Chocolate & Coffee
Top Notes For
Aaron Tan

I often find young (“young” is relative of course) port difficult to understand. Was a nice bookend to our wine study, but the older drinkers on the table all commented how “light” it was and that it didn’t feel like a tawny port. Hmmmm.

I often find young (“young” is relative of course) port difficult to understand. Was a nice bookend to our wine study, but the older drinkers on the table all commented how “light” it was and that it didn’t feel like a tawny port. Hmmmm.

Sep 21st, 2023
Lyn Farmer

Pale ruby/tawny - very bright to the eye and delightfully well-balanced on the nose and palate. Red plum, toffee, praline and a hint of coffee - very long finish and medium sweet with being in the least cloying. Classic style

Pale ruby/tawny - very bright to the eye and delightfully well-balanced on the nose and palate. Red plum, toffee, praline and a hint of coffee - very long finish and medium sweet with being in the least cloying. Classic style

1 person found it helpfulAug 2nd, 2018
Sean Genn

Nutty caramel and dried fruit

Nutty caramel and dried fruit

Feb 14th, 2015
Kevin Walsh

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

8.3

Short and bitter finish, just not quite in balance.

Short and bitter finish, just not quite in balance.

Oct 12th, 2014
James Forsyth

Nutty, ripe, rich and balanced. Can't go wrong.

Nutty, ripe, rich and balanced. Can't go wrong.

Sep 10th, 2017
Andrew Schirmer

Seductive nose, really a standout among tawnies. Burnt sugar, caramel, dark fruit...benchmark 20 year tawny.

Seductive nose, really a standout among tawnies. Burnt sugar, caramel, dark fruit...benchmark 20 year tawny.

Nov 29th, 2020
no
9.1

Rusty tawny color, no legs.
Mellow vanilla nose, hint of cherry
Alcohol is mild without overpowering, thick mouth feel with mild tannic after taste.
Aged very well. Worth the price, would rebuy

Rusty tawny color, no legs.
Mellow vanilla nose, hint of cherry
Alcohol is mild without overpowering, thick mouth feel with mild tannic after taste.
Aged very well. Worth the price, would rebuy

Sep 24th, 2020
Andrew Schirmer

Brown sugar, vanilla, toasted almonds, nice acidity. Pure pleasure.

Brown sugar, vanilla, toasted almonds, nice acidity. Pure pleasure.

Apr 4th, 2020
Michael Mallon

Dow 20. Rich dark chocolate, toasted nuts, dried currants and spice. Depth you can only find with a good deal of age.

Dow 20. Rich dark chocolate, toasted nuts, dried currants and spice. Depth you can only find with a good deal of age.

Jul 28th, 2019
Louis Martin

Great way to end a meal. Spice accents and plum finish.

Great way to end a meal. Spice accents and plum finish.

Oct 8th, 2018