DOWS PORT LBV 17

The story of Dow's is unusual amongst all the great Port houses. It began in 1798 when Bruno da Silva, a Portuguese merchant from Oporto, made a journey which was the opposite to that of the first British merchants. Bruno set up in London from where he imported wine from his native country. The Port shipping business was continued by Bruno's son, John da Silva who in 1862 brought into partnership Frederick William Cosens. Edward da Silva his grandfather's business ability and the company continued to prosper. Edward became a highly respected figure in the London wine trade and was one of the founders of the Wine Trade Benevolent Society, the leading charity which survives to this day as the principal British wine trade organization

Tasting Notes:
Gorgeous aromas of blackcurrant and liquorice, with some traces of mint in the background. The compact structure asserts itself through the full-bodied feel and the wild berry flavors are livened by the focus and tension provided by fine acidity. Peppery tannins season and lift the flavors, bringing the fruit to life and Dow's hallmark drier finish polishes and balances the wine.

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