Dow'S Vintage Port 2000

This outstanding Vintage Port from the acclaimed 2000 vintage offers complex aromas of blackberry, black cherry, dried plum, violet, dark chocolate, and sweet spice. Full-bodied and beautifully mature, the palate combines concentrated black fruit, velvety tannins, and vibrant acidity, finishing exceptionally long, refined, and wonderfully age-worthy.

Food Pairing: Blue cheese, dark chocolate desserts, walnut tart, roasted nuts, dried fruit desserts, and rich chocolate pastries.

99 Points - James Suckling

Shows the intense ripeness of the vintage with hints of raisins and other dried fruits. Full-bodied, medium sweet and so very velvety. A big mouthful. Superb. Just starting to open.

95 Points - Wine Enthusiast

An impressively concentrated wine, showing the hallmark Dow's dry edge, but still full of ripe fruit, flavors of black plums and berries. It has weight and spice, but also a delicious perfume, layered through a smooth, opulent texture.

94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

An opaque blue/purple color (typical of this vintage's top offerings) is followed by a strikingly provocative aromatic display (flowers, licorice, blackberries, and cassis). This firmly-structured, classic, tightly-knit, restrained port exhibits brilliant purity as well as impressive intensity. While not the most dramatic or flamboyant, it is a beautiful, classically structured port that will age gracefully. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2030.