Dow's aged tawnies are known for their distinctive raisin-like and smooth taste. This 10-year matured port also has an exceptionally long, dry aftertaste.
* Taste: powerful, complex, fruit, nuts
* Delicious with: nuts, aged cheese, crème brûlée
* Type: port
Dow's Fine Tawny is a three-year matured blend, using small oak barrels in the lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia. This type of wood aging provides a softer and lighter style of port than the Dow's Ruby that is matured in larger barrels. This tawny port combines subtle fruit flavors with delicious nutty flavors that come from the barrels. Delicious with dried fruit or desserts with creamy flavors.
* Taste: sweet, vanilla, dry aftertaste
* Delicious with: nuts, tapas, fruit cake
* Type: port
Dow's Fine White matures mainly in wood, creating the beautiful golden color and intense, nutty aroma. Part of this blend has not been aged in wood, adding extra freshness and fruitiness. A balanced, soft taste with a refreshing acidity and a long aftertaste. Serve chilled to emphasize the fruit flavors. Delicious as an aperitif or with light desserts.
* Taste: slightly sweet, tutti frutti, vanilla
* Delicious with: pate, smoked fish, goat cheese
* Type: port
The Symington family has owned Dow's Port for four generations. The experience of this English family goes back 100 years. They have been making port in the beautiful Douro valley since the early 19th century. Two of the best vineyards in the Douro belong to Dows: Quinta Senhora da Ribeira and Quinta do Bomfim. These were purchased in 1890 and 1896, making Dow's one of the first port houses to invest in premium vineyards.
* Taste: fruity, spicy, vanilla, soft
* Delicious with: snacks, young cheese, fruit
* Type: port