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9998 - Dow Tawny Port 20 year old |
| Apr 28, 2008 |
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Dow is one of the oldest Port wineries, dating to 1798. Fruit is from the Upper Douro region of Portugal.
This Dow 20 Year Tawny Port is light to medium brick red in the glass. Aromas are light and sweet, oozing tobacco and tar.
On
the palate, there is a hot alcohol blast with the sweetness. This rolls
along into a mellow, round, nutty middle, with an even, lingering
finish. Nice. Three stars out of five, with a plus for plushness.
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1999 - Moet Chandon Dom Perignon |
| Apr 28, 2008 |
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Moet and Chandon has been at the Dom Perignon game for over 70 years, and here we're trying the 1999 vintage.
In
the glass, you notice a light yellow tone with a slight golden hue. The
vista is interrupted by a single strand of fast moving bubbles. Aromas
are of yeasty lemon.
On the palate, effervescence is the first
note. The overall feel is dry, with acids moving up the side of your
mouth. Dry citrus in style, with a relatively brief finish. I didn't
see the stuffing that would suggest long additional aging potential,
though I'm clearly outvoted by the experts on this assessment. I'm
giving two stars because, although the experience was pleasant enough,
I wasn't drawn back to another experience. A plus is added for the
delicate balance.
But, all in all, in the Champagne category, I am drawn more to the Duval-Leroy Brut NV, at a significantly lower price point. I realize this review won't win friends, but it's just how I see it.
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