As a family owned estate, Dow's reputation rests on the quality of its Douro Valley vineyards, Quinta do Bomfim and Quinta da Senhora da Ribiera, from which generations of the Symington family have made acclaimed Vintage Ports. Likewise, Dow's Late Bottled Vintages are sourced from these vineyards and only produced in the finest years. | Symington Family EstatesThis is without a doubt the best Dow Vintage Port ever, displaying a decadent, regal texture coupled with remarkable flavors and aromas of violets, blueberries, chalk and freshly ground pepper. It's full-bodied, medium sweet, long and extremely thick. | 100 points, James SucklingA solidly structured wine, packed with initially sweet fruit that then becomes drier as the ripe tannins show through. All the ingredients are there, supported by a tense texture to go with the first sweetness. It's an exciting wine, obviously very ageworthy. | 96 points, Wine EnthusiastAmazing aromas of lilac, violet, crushed blueberry and mineral that turn to black pepper and spices follow through to a full-bodied, medium sweet palate, with a long chewy finish. Evolves to tar and asphalt. | 100 points, Wine Spectator