Key Facts Producer: Dow’s (Symington family) Region: Douro, Portugal Grapes: Blend includes Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Sousão, and old vines from Bomfim & Senhora da Ribeira. Production: Small vintage, with about 5,480 cases released worldwide. --- Tasting Notes Colour: Deep purple-blue. Very concentrated. Aroma: Spicy notes typical of Dow’s, plus vivid dark fruit (plum, cassis), some mineral edge, licorice, even violet or floral hints. Palate & Structure: Dense, bold, powerful. Pronounced tannins, strong structure. Dry finish (in Dow’s style) but with great richness. The ripe fruit gives complexity, and the wine has the build to age for decades. --- Scores / Ratings Critic / Publication Points / Rating Wine Spectator 100/100 – called it “The greatest Dow ever made”. --- Ageing & Drinking Window This is a wine built for long ageing. Expect it to open up significantly after extended bottle age. Some reviews suggest it will continue improving for decades. It’s showing very well now but likely has many years of peak still ahead.