Dow's - Colheita Tawny 2007 (750ml)

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Producer	Dow's
Country	Portugal
Region	Duriense
Varietal	Port
Vintage	2007
Sku	129488
Size	750ml
ABV	20.00%

Dow's Description

2007 COLHEITA
VINTAGE OVERVIEW
During October and November 2006, the 7in of rainfall recorded at Dow’s
Quinta do Bomfim contributed in no small measure to the excellence of the
wines that would be made some 10 months later. The winter was very mild
bringing budbreak forward by two weeks: Flowering and fruit set occurred
during cool and damp weather, reducing yields somewhat. The unusually
cool and damp months of May, June and July required constant vigilance to
ensure the vines’ health. August was again cooler than usual, but fortunately
with very little rain. These ideal conditions allowed the fruit to ripen slowly
and evenly with excellent sugar/acidity balance. The late vintage brought
warm and dry conditions and it stayed that way throughout the harvest.
THE WINE
The mild winter and warm Spring of 2007 gave rise to one of the most
celebrated vintages ever. Produced from excellent wines from the same year,
Dow’s 2007 colheita was specially selected for ageing by Charles Symington,
Dow’s Master Blender.
COLHEITA PORTS
Colheita Ports are Tawny Ports made from the very best wines of a single
harvest (Colheita means harvest in Portuguese). Although they are aged in
the same way as blended tawny Ports (10, 20, 30 and over 40 years) in
seasoned oak casks, they differ in that they are representative of one single
year and not blended to express a consistent style with little or no variation.
Legally they must be aged a minimum of seven years before being bottle and
sold. However, often they can be much older. The labelling indicates the
year of the harvest as well as the year of bottling. The difference between
these two dates is equivalent to the number of years the wine was matured in
wood before bottling. Colheita Ports are relatively rare and represent only a
fraction of all port sold worldwide.
WINEMAKER
Charles Symington
PROVENANCE
Vale do Bomfim
Senhora da Ribeira
TASTING NOTE
Deep garnet core with the first
suggestions of a brick-red rim. Aromas of
red fruit zest and floral, honeysuckle
scent. On the palate there is fresh, pure
fruit. There is a lovely balance between
the ripe and youthful fruit and the 10
years+ of cask-ageing, providing an
enticing, mooth texture ending on a high
note with a typically Dow dry and spicy
aftertaste.
STORAGE & SERVING
Dow’s 2007 Colheita is a perfect match to
sweet pastries, such as apple pie with
cinnamon. Taste slightly chilled to
appreciate the full complexity and
sensuous pleasure of this wine. Will keep
for some weeks after opening.
WINE SPECIFICATION
Alcohol by Volume: 20%
Total Acidity: 3.9 g/l tartaric acid
Decanting: Not Required

SCORES
94 Points, James Suckling, 2023
92 Points, Wine Spectator, 2021
90 Points, Wine Enthusiast, 2022
90 Points, Wine Advocate, 2021