Dow's, Vintage Port 1983 Loire the 2018 Syrah High Contrast

the 2018 Syrah High Contrast Vineyard reveals a deep ruby/purple color as well as a wonderfully complex

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It was tight at first

The fruit is nicely balanced by acidity and does not feel tired at all at the ripe old age of 34 years

The expressive bouquet of menthol-infused red berry fruit gains intensity with aeration

Dow's, Vintage Port 1983 Loire the 2018 Syrah High ContrastReceived in Original Carton; some with signs of old seepage 95 Points CellarTracker Member Stored in a cold cellar since release. Cork broke. High fill. What a difference a bottle makes! Lovely bouquet. Fruit, depth, intensity, complexity, great length and balance. Marvellous vintage port. 12 14 2024 95 Points CellarTracker Member Continuing the trend of top bottles of this wine. Elegant, sweet with tobacco licorice countermeasures. Lingered for