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Dow 20 Year Old Tawny Port NV

I love Port. Back in the days before Usenet was all spam all the time I was a regular player in the rec.food.drink newsgroup and even went so far as to do a Port FAQ. At that time, my regular post-dinner tipple was either a vintage character or LBV port, with the occasional vintage (Quinta do Noval being a favorite). Of late, however, I have become increasingly fond of tawny ports. A particular favorite is Dow's 20 year-old tawny (WS 89). Despite its years in cask, the Dow is still a relatively big wine, with lots of tasty stuff going on. A lovely reddish-brown color with strong legs. A powerful nose of vanilla, caramel, and roasted nuts. On the palate, the wine has good acidity to balance the residual sugar. As a result, it never cloys the way some ports do. The flavor profile is classic: caramel, English toffee, nuts. Excellent and highly recommended. Grade: A