Profile

Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnesssweet
Finishmedium
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 0 to 3 years from release.

release0 yrs3 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Spectator reviewed 202090/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium aciditySweetMedium finish

Aroma: ripe plum, cherry

Palate: complex, long finish

A premium reserve ruby evoking a young Vintage in miniature: concentrated fruit, smooth tannin and a warming finish.

What it pairs with

With cheese

How to serve Graham's Six Grapes Reserve

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Port glass or small Bordeaux glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Cheese board, Chocolate dessert, Berry crumble. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Six Grapes name dates to the 19th century, marking casks of the finest reserve fruit; it remains Graham's flagship reserve ruby.

  1. 1850Six Grapes cask-marking tradition begins

Facts

Producer
Graham's Port · visiting guide
Grapes
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz
Classification
DOC Porto
Oak
A reserve ruby blend aged in wood
ABV
20.0%
Price
EUR 18 to 24 at retail
Drinking window
0 to 3 from release
First vintage
1850

Frequently asked about Graham's Six Grapes Reserve

What does Graham's Six Grapes Reserve taste like?

On the nose, ripe plum, cherry. On the palate, complex, long finish. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. A premium reserve ruby evoking a young Vintage in miniature: concentrated fruit, smooth tannin and a warming finish.

When should I drink Graham's Six Grapes Reserve?

Drink 0 to 3 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Graham's Six Grapes Reserve?

Cheese board is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chocolate dessert and Berry crumble. Versatile reserve for mixed cheeses.

What grapes are in Graham's Six Grapes Reserve?

The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.

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