Dow's 2017 Vintage Port

Mei-Lin Wu — Christmas cracker

9/10

Bought this for Christmas dinner and it absolutely stole the show. Rich and fruity but not syrupy sweet like some ports — there's a real grip to it that keeps you coming back. Everyone wanted to know what it was. At £103 it's not cheap but for a special occasion it's worth every penny.

Devon Marsh — Best port I've ever had

10/10

I'm not usually a port person but this completely changed my mind. So much going on — dark fruit, real complexity, and it's not cloying at all. The acidity keeps everything in check. Already ordered another bottle to put away for a few years.

Kenji Watanabe — Proper port for cheese night

9/10

Picked this up after seeing it recommended online and cracked it open with a big cheese board. It's firm and structured with enough sweetness to work with stilton but not so sweet it gets sickly. The kind of bottle where you keep pouring little bits because the finish pulls you back in.