DOWS VALE DO BOMFIM DOURO 20

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:
Aromas of bright red cherry with a violet floral undertone. The palate brings in blackberry fruit with a black pepper spice. All balanced by fresh acidity and medium tannins.