Dow's 2016 Vintage Port
Fortified 20% ABV ABV Dow's
19 February 2026
Converted my port-hating friend
Had this after dinner with mates and even my friend who says he hates port was impressed. It's not sweet and heavy like the cheap stuff — there's a real tightness to it that keeps it interesting. Went perfectly with some stilton and walnuts. Would definitely get another bottle.
29 January 2026
Good but I expected more
Tried this at a restaurant and liked it enough to track down a bottle. It's clean and well made, no question, and the finish lingers nicely. But for over £80 I was expecting to be completely blown away and it didn't quite get there for me. Maybe I need to give it more time to open up.
18 December 2025
Best port I've ever had
My wife got me this for my 50th and wow. It's so well balanced — none of that burning feeling you get with cheaper ports. You can smell it building in the glass before you even take a sip. I've been rationing the bottle because I don't want it to end.
23 October 2025
Really good but pricey
The wine shop guy recommended this when I said I wanted something special. It IS genuinely lovely — smooth finish, loads of depth, and it opens up beautifully over time. But £82 is a lot for port. I'd buy it again for a big occasion but not as a regular thing.
18 October 2025
Christmas dinner star
Bought this for Christmas dinner and it was the highlight of the evening. Really smooth for something at 20% — you genuinely can't tell it's that strong. The flavours just kept coming the longer it sat in the glass. Not cheap at £82 but for a special occasion it's worth every penny.