1960 Dow

[jdaw1]

In honour of the forthcoming nuptials of Prince Henry of Wales KCVO and Miss Rachel Meghan Markle, we gathered on Tuesday 15^th May 2018 to drink ‘Port Fit for a (New) Duchess’, the theme being an echo of Port Fit for a Queen enjoyed on the occasion of Her Majesty’s reign exceeding that of Victoria.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1911 Unknown (TC);
• 1960 Sandeman (AHB);
• 1960 Offley (WPS);
• 1960 Croft (IDJ);
• 1960 Quinta do Noval (DRL);
• 1960 Dow (THRA);
• 1960 Fonseca (TC);
• 1968 Graham Malvedos (SCD);
• 1970 Sandeman (CA);
• 1970 Fonseca (DRT);
• 1970 Dow magnum (JDAW + his guest DEA);
• 1970 Graham magnum (CPR);
• 1982 Graham Single Harvest Tawny, several × 20cl (TAJS);
• 1968 Sandeman (CA);
• The food order;
• The placemats (and parameters by which made);
• Planning and arrangements.

[jdaw1]

D60, decanted 16:00. Red, 35% opaque. Nose very varnishy. Palate same.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Pale oxidised copper colour, looking very evolved; 30% opaque. A soapy redcurrant nose that is not pleasant at all. Smooth and soapy texture on entry but the flavours on the palate are much better, bringing lovely evolved fruit in generous quantities. The fruit is a little dry at times but has an interesting citrus bitterness to it. Lots of clementine shows on the good length finish. Sweeter (surprisingly for a Dow) and with less acidity than the other 1960 wines shown alongside this one at this tasting. 88/100.