W. Hogue Vintners

W. & J. Graham's

Vintage Port Blend 1997

Ruby core, tawny hints in the rim.
Dried cherries, plums and dates, milk chocolate, brownspices, christmascake.
This is a nice, warm, mature Vintage Port, just a pinch too alcoholic on the finish.
— 21 days ago

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Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2014

Broke out one of my cellared Raffaults for my homeboy who graced me with a home cooked Tuscan styled flank steak w rosemary & arugula, as well as Israeli cous cous w chickpeas, charred tomatoes, feta, & herbs. Light Cadmium red hued & strong color though ( good cork- not a guarantee w Raffault!); dense Hibiscus, fresh raspberry & some bramble on nose; on palate very clean & smooth mouthfeel, with the initial flavors repeated but a deeper blend of red fruits & a stronger presence of under brush. Super fresh & integrated. Elegant, & the Burgundy echo was hard to ignore. Not Uber complex but not monolithic either, which this line of Raffault can be in its youth ( or as it ages). Very impressive, & accessible now. Curious how my ‘02 & 07s will fare… — a year ago

Owen Mazon
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Ira Schwartz

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@Peter Sultan I am always surprised this is not on more restaurant wine-lists given the price to quality ratio.
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I have no evidence other than anecdotal but I suspect bottle variability- both from my experience and from what wine stores have told me. I imagine too it’s a tricky wine to sell given it can really shut down for periods. But all guesses @Ira Schwartz …..

W. & J. Graham's

Aged 20 Years Tawny Port Blend

Had over a few weeks. Held up nicely. — 24 days ago

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Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2006

2006 Dom w/lots of Fruit & not heavy Brioche 👏🏻Cheers 🍾🥂 — 7 months ago

Laura Milton
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Tom, Jan and 18 others liked this

W. & J. Graham's

Single Harvet Tawny Port Blend 1990

A D
9.3

Ripe, indulgent, satisfying. — 3 years ago

La Jota Vineyard Co.

W. S. Keyes Vineyard Merlot 2015

Red and blue fruits, fermented orange peel, cocoa, dark chocolate, espresso, boot strap leather. This wine is a beast! — 4 years ago

Ellie K
with Ellie
Brian, Severn and 6 others liked this

W. & J. Graham's

Six Grapes Reserve Porto Blend

Very nice Port. Held up quite nicely after being open for a while. — 3 months ago

Bonnie Hodur
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W. & J. Graham's

40 Year Tawny Port Blend

“40-Years" indicates an average age – this Aged Tawny Port is a blend of older wines, which offer complexity and younger wines bringing fresh fruit flavors and vibrancy. Rich Golden Amber color with complex aromas of ripe fruit, honey and nutty notes. On the palate flavors of ripe berry fruit, figs and dried fruits with earthy nutty tones. Long finish, smooth and luxurious, well balanced ending with a rich character. Nice, drink now, Tasting Sample! — 4 years ago

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