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2011 Dow's Vintage Port 2011
HoldRunning lowWine Spectator 99/100
Powerful, refined and luscious: dark plum, kirsch and cassis with Asian spice, raspberry-tart accents, menthol and orange-rind; abundant grip and a long finish.
Colour / grapeFortified · Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão
RegionDouro, Portugal
Drink window2030–2060
2026Hold2060
Best withStilton and blue cheeses, dark chocolate, walnuts and dried fruit.
Critics
Wine Spectator
99/100
No. 1 wine of 2014 — powerful, refined and luscious, dark plum, kirsch and cassis, plenty of grip and a long, full finish.
Wine Spectator (2014 Wine of the Year)
James Suckling
96/100
Structured, age-worthy declared-vintage Dow's 2011.
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