1994 Dow's Vintage Port, Douro, PortugalABOUT THIS WINE Dows Vintage Port 1994 is one of the landmark wines of the great 1994 Douro declaration, and it has settled into a wonderfully complex, classically Dows profile. The fruit comes primarily from two historic Symington family estates that define Dows style: Quinta do Bomfim in the Cima Corgo and Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira in the Douro Superiorsites with different microclimates that together give both depth and lift. The blend includes

When asked about his winemaking

Cinsault and Carignan

Sustainably farmed Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from select vineyards in Marlborough

the Serra da Estrela

allowing for a medium body

Ornellaia combines traditional techniques with modern practices to produce wines of depth

He was born and raised among vines

a self-described paysan vigneron dedicated to producing authentic wines and protecting the environment of his home region

where the soils and climate create ideal conditions for growing indigenous varieties like Aglianico

Working with thoughtfully farmed vineyards throughout Mendocino County

“Giraud”

He works exclusively with spontaneous fermentation