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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2017: best 2037 to 2067.
vintage20 yrs50 yrs52 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2019 | 2017 | 98/100 |
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2018 | 2016 | 97/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: layered fruit
Palate: aromatic complexity
The richest and sweetest of the classic Vintage Ports, built on the warm Malvedos and Tua fruit, with opulent black fruit over a firm spine.
What it pairs with
- Stilton Sweet black fruit cut by salty blue cheese.More wines for blue cheese →
- Dark chocolate truffles Cocoa on the wine's liquorice and dark fruit.More wines for truffles →
- Roast game Firm structure frames rich gamey meat.More wines for game →Find roast game on TableJourney →
With cheese
How to serve Graham's Vintage Port
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Port glass or small Bordeaux glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Stilton, Dark chocolate truffles, Roast game. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Graham's built its Vintage style on warm Cima Corgo and Douro Superior fruit, especially Quinta dos Malvedos, producing a richer and sweeter classic Vintage.
- 1820W and J Graham begin shipping Port
- 1890The 1890 Lodge built in Gaia
Facts
- Producer
- Graham's Port · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- Foot-trodden in lagares, aged in vat then bottle-matured
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 90 to 170 at release
- Drinking window
- 20 to 50 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1820
Frequently asked about Graham's Vintage Port
What does Graham's Vintage Port taste like?
On the nose, layered fruit. On the palate, aromatic complexity. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. The richest and sweetest of the classic Vintage Ports, built on the warm Malvedos and Tua fruit, with opulent black fruit over a firm spine.
When should I drink Graham's Vintage Port?
Drink 20 to 50 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Graham's Vintage Port?
Stilton is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Dark chocolate truffles and Roast game. Sweet black fruit cut by salty blue cheese.
What grapes are in Graham's Vintage Port?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.
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