1989 Dow's, Late Bottled Vintage Port

Dow's Late Bottled Vintage Port consistently reflects the Symington family's generational commitment to their prime Douro Valley vineyard sites, Quinta do Bomfim and Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira. The 1989 vintage, while not generally declared, was characterized by a dry winter, a hot, dry summer, and an early harvest, mitigated by significant September rains that boosted sugar levels and yield. This particular growing season yielded a full-bodied Port, displaying ripe fruit concentration balanced by a distinct freshness and soft, integrated tannins. Aged for an average of five years in seasoned oak casks, this traditional field blend—primarily Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, and Tinta Barroca—develops a supple texture and Dow's hallmark drier finish, ready for immediate consumption without decanting. The wine's structural integrity is a direct outcome of viticulture on the Douro's steep, schist-rich terraces, which force deep root penetration and concentrate grape character.