{"product_id":"dows-30-year-old-tawny-port","title":"Dow's 30 Year Old Tawny Port 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDow's 30 Year Old Tawny Port is a rare, exquisitely mature fortified wine from Portugal's Douro region. Master Blender Charles Symington selects it from stocks laid down decades ago by his father, Peter Symington. Just eleven or twelve suitable casks are available for selection each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlend and Maturation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend comprises 35% Touriga Nacional, 35% Touriga Franca and 30% Touriga Barroca. Three decades of maturation in seasoned oak develop the wine's coppery-amber colour, layered aromatic complexity and luxurious texture while preserving Dow's characteristically elegant, dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cq\u003eWith a coppery-amber colour framed by a pale orange-green rim, this wine shows saline scents alongside elegant floral notes and a touch of cinnamon.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cq\u003eLuxurious and silky on the palate, Dow’s 30 Year Old Tawny is extremely refined with flavours of quince, citrus and a stylish, lingering dry finish with nuances of tea leaf.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2018\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eReviewed 2018\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Falstaff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted April 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eLight golden brown, orange touch, broad ochre rim. Candied mandarin zest, a hint of dried figs, some nougat, sweet cherries, inviting bouquet. Tightly woven, juicy, very elegant and dense … very harmonious, long nougat aftertaste.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted May 2019\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eThis is a beautiful wine, aged tawny at its peak. The wood aging has given the old gold character that shines through the spirit, the sweet nuttiness and hints of red fruits to give a plush, wood-paneled wine that, of course, is ready to drink.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal:\u003c\/strong\u003e International Wine Challenge 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal:\u003c\/strong\u003e International Wine Challenge 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Medal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concurso Vinhos de Portugal 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Medal:\u003c\/strong\u003e International Wine Challenge 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dow's Port\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Blender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charles Symington\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 Year Old Tawny Port\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35% Touriga Nacional, 35% Touriga Franca and 30% Touriga Barroca\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Douro\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portugal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 years in seasoned oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only eleven or twelve casks available each year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"House of Fine Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52413011165486,"sku":"6685881821","price":171.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/dows_collection_30.jpg?v=1786343796","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/dows-30-year-old-tawny-port","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}