TASTING NOTES FOR Dow’s Fine Ruby Port NV

🍷 Appearance
Deep, vibrant ruby red with excellent colour intensity and youthful brightness.

👃 Aromas
Rich and fruit-driven, showing ripe raspberry, cherry and redcurrant with hints of plum, spice and a touch of chocolate complexity.

👅 Palate
Full-bodied and luscious, delivering juicy red berry fruits—raspberry and cherry—supported by a sweet, rounded core and subtle spice. Fresh and youthful in style with excellent fruit purity.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth and generous with a velvety mouthfeel. The finish is long, rich and satisfying, with lingering red fruit sweetness and a touch of spice.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Ruby Port—bold, fruit-forward and ready to drink. Combines youthful vibrancy with richness and sweetness, making it highly approachable and versatile.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with chocolate desserts, berry-based sweets, blue cheese or aged cheddar. Also excellent as an after-dinner drink or with nuts and dried fruits.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A classic, crowd-pleasing Port—rich, smooth and packed with juicy fruit. A brilliant addition to mixed dozens for something indulgent and a great finisher to any meal.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷