PLEASE NOTE: This is a recurring auction. The seal number(s) you see on the photos might differ from the one(s) on your bottle(s). Dow’s 10 Years Old Tawny Port 6 x 0.75L Port Wine DESCRIPTION The name of Dow’s has been closely linked with the finest ports from the Douro Valley for over two centuries. Since 1912 when Andrew James Symington became a partner in Dow’s, five generations of Symington winemakers have worked at Dow’s vineyards, creating superbly concentrated wines known for their distinctive drier finish. Over the last 100 years, the Symington family have focused on strengthening Dow's reputation as a Vintage Port producer. Their efforts were rewarded when the 2007 Vintage Port earned a perfect 100-point score from the Wine Spectator and the 2011 Vintage Port was awarded Wine of The Year - ranking No.1 in the Top 100 Wines list. More recently, the family relaunched Dow's Aged Tawny collection to widespread acclaim and built a new winery and an award-winning visitor centre at Quinta do Bomfim. WINEMAKER: Charles Symington. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 95 Points, Gold Medal, International Wine Challenge 92 Points, Wine Spectator 92 Points, Bob Campbell 90 Points, Wine Enthusiast 90 Points, International Wine & Spirit Competition 89 Points, Decanter World Wine Awards 17 Points, Vinum Magazine 17 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas Gold Medal, Berlin Wine Trophy Gold Medal, Japan Women’s Wine Award WINE VARIETIES: Traditional from Douro Region. VINIFICATION Aged for 10 years in the Boa Vista Lodge, Dow’s 10 Year Old retains bright fruit flavours combined with an intense complexity from prolonged ageing in well-seasoned oak. In the barrel-ageing process, aged tawny Ports are subjected to a gradual transformation through contact with air and wood. This results in considerable evaporation and concentration, with approximately 25% of the original volume of a 10 year old tawny disappearing before it is eventually bottled. Constant attention is needed as maturing barrels and vats of varied sizes will show marked differences as they age. The master blender, cellar master and coopers all play their parts in nurturing the maturing wines until finally a beautifully balanced aged tawny Port emerges. TASTING NOTES This Port’s colour has a deep russet centre with a distinctive garnet edge and a hint of amber and bright aromas of red cherry and almonds with toffee and vanilla notes balance the nose. On the palate this wine is mouth-filling, with peppery spice and a touch of marmalade. The finish is full, with Dow’s trademark dry edge. SERVING Dow’s 10 Year Old Tawny is a perfect match to sweet desserts, such as apple pie or chocolate mousse. Serve slightly chilled. It will last for up to one month once open.