Established in 1798, Andrew James Symington became a shareholder in this famous Port house in 1912 and by 1961 the Symington Family became sole owners of the company. State of the art wine making technology has been installed in both of these wineries and meticulous blending ensures that this house maintains its reputation for being among the highest tier producers. Recent vintages have received wide acclaim in both the wine press and trade and ensure the continuity of Dow's reputation for making the very fullest and powerful Vintage Ports, such as the acclaimed 1955, 1963, 1966 1970, 1980 and 1994 vintages.