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"A sweet spice box of aromas - orange peel, cinnamon, clove - segue onto tobacco and burnt toast flavors. A wave of acidity sweeps in and the finish evokes iodine, mineral and grilled nuts. Fine length."

"This is always outstanding. Attractive aromas of egg yolks, caramel and light honey. Full-bodied, with a rich palate of honey and butterscotch, with just a hint of nuts. Goes on and on."

"Softly-textured and seductive. ...The complex aromatics of the opaque, black-colored 2003 Dow Vintage Port display chocolate, dried oak, black cherries, blackberries, copious spices, and a myriad flowers. This fresh, backward wine offers a medium to full-bodied, deeply concentrated core of spice-laced dark fruits....it boasts abundant layers of candied Damson plums, blueberries, black cherries, molasses, and hints of chocolate before revealing its firm structure."

"Sweet and fruity, with a solid core of chocolate mousse and butterscotch flavors. Toffee and cream notes linger on the well-spiced finish."

"I love the nose on this, with blackberry, black licorice, and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, medium sweet and very, very dense. What seductive mouthfeel, with polished, round tannins that caress the palate." 95-98 pts.

"Ripe red, with lots of pure raspberry, cherry and mulberry flavors accented by rich cream and spice notes. Dark chocolate and kirsch on the finish."