This is an extraordinary house that seems to have been particularly successful with its vintage port since 1977.The 1963 is a classic, a monumental, rich, still tannic wine that will last at least another 30 years.

Perfectly mature, this Port’s tannins have softened over the past 40-plus years, leaving it lushly textured and displaying rich fig and chocolate flavors. Finishes long, picking up a touch of almond to go with the fig, flavors Symington calls “Dow’s hallmarks.” Drink now–2015, longer if you prefer very mature wines.——W.E.(3/1/2008)—— 95