The Port Wine Thread

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Have you had the '94 Dow before? It can be opened now, or later. Normally I would not suggest opening such a young vintage, but I bottle of '94 was given to me to see that it is possible to enjoy this vintage now.

1977 Dow can be winner but there is a lot of bottle variation and I would suggest to stay away unless you buying such bottles is not an expense. I have had TCA in the '77 Dow a few times. I would suggest 1963 or 1970 Dow over the 1977 any day. If you like a drier vintage with seemingly endless aging potential, go for the 1985 Dow. 1980 & 1983 Dow's are sleepers than be be had for short money. I had an '83 Dow last night actually...

I've had the '94 Dow twice before, two years ago and three years ago. Definitely drinkable now, but nowhere near it's peak, IMO. For the $120 price, I'd also suggest moving to the 77 Taylor or adding a few more $$ and getting the 77 Fonseca