W. & J. Graham's

Aged 20 Years Tawny Port Blend

9.2278 ratings
9.242 pro ratings
Porto, Douro, Portugal
Port Blend
Blue Cheese, Chocolate & Caramel, Vanilla & Caramel, Salami & Prosciutto, Fruit & Berries, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Fruit Desserts, Soft Cheese, Chocolate & Coffee
Top Notes For
Josh Morgenthau

Subtle nose starting in the upper register unfolds and resonates on the palate with dried apricot, burnt caramel, fig, prune, raspberry syrup and dark honey. More about character and age than freshness of fruit or lightness. This has a really luxurious, mouth-coating texture, and finishes out with a mix of subtle tannins, sharp minerals, and acid, which create tension that complements the lingering maderized notes on the finish.

Subtle nose starting in the upper register unfolds and resonates on the palate with dried apricot, burnt caramel, fig, prune, raspberry syrup and dark honey. More about character and age than freshness of fruit or lightness. This has a really luxurious, mouth-coating texture, and finishes out with a mix of subtle tannins, sharp minerals, and acid, which create tension that complements the lingering maderized notes on the finish.

Apr 8th, 2022
Sipping Fine Wine

In 1970 company changed ownership from founding family to the Symingtons, who have been Port producers since 1882 & through their Anglo-Portuguese great-grandmother, they trace Port heritage to 1652. Deep Amber color with delicate sweet nutty aromas. The palate showing notes of smoke, caramel, raisins & sweet figs. Long finish some honey, baked plum & hazelnut character. Very nice! 20-year is the sweet spot for affordability & style. Tasting Sample!

In 1970 company changed ownership from founding family to the Symingtons, who have been Port producers since 1882 & through their Anglo-Portuguese great-grandmother, they trace Port heritage to 1652. Deep Amber color with delicate sweet nutty aromas. The palate showing notes of smoke, caramel, raisins & sweet figs. Long finish some honey, baked plum & hazelnut character. Very nice! 20-year is the sweet spot for affordability & style. Tasting Sample!

Oct 5th, 2019
Shengli Hu

Pale tawny (medium garnet) at best. Medium intensity on the nose, caramel, prune, fig, raisin, ginger, Xmas pudding, Acetone from oxidative aging, medium(+) acidity, sweet, medium smooth tannins, fortified high alcohol, medium+ body, pronounced/medium+ intensity - consistent nose/body, medium+ finish.

Pale tawny (medium garnet) at best. Medium intensity on the nose, caramel, prune, fig, raisin, ginger, Xmas pudding, Acetone from oxidative aging, medium(+) acidity, sweet, medium smooth tannins, fortified high alcohol, medium+ body, pronounced/medium+ intensity - consistent nose/body, medium+ finish.

Sep 29th, 2019
Peter van den Besselaar

Refinement and harmony

Refinement and harmony

Jun 29th, 2019
Kyle Doucet-Walter

Really fantastic. Subtle complexity that keeps on giving. Burnt caramel, dried apricot, dried prune, cognac, pot pourri, anise.

Really fantastic. Subtle complexity that keeps on giving. Burnt caramel, dried apricot, dried prune, cognac, pot pourri, anise.

4 people found it helpfulDec 9th, 2014
Rebecca Fletcher

Clear Amber. Caramel, orange peel, dried apricot, dried figs. m+ acid, sweet and balanced. Nuts and dark cherry on the long finish.

Clear Amber. Caramel, orange peel, dried apricot, dried figs. m+ acid, sweet and balanced. Nuts and dark cherry on the long finish.

2 people found it helpfulNov 6th, 2015
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Dry apricot and pineapple, caramel, nuts, honey, dry figs and dates. Smooth.

Dry apricot and pineapple, caramel, nuts, honey, dry figs and dates. Smooth.

2 people found it helpfulSep 10th, 2015
Jonathan Cristaldi

Writer First We Feast, LA Magazine, SOMM Journal

9.2

Now this is some tasty tawny port. A 20-year from @Grahams_port which boasts burnt orange peel, hazelnuts and walnuts and pairs perfectly with Tiramisu.

Now this is some tasty tawny port. A 20-year from @Grahams_port which boasts burnt orange peel, hazelnuts and walnuts and pairs perfectly with Tiramisu.

2 people found it helpfulAug 22nd, 2015
Rufus King

Very smooth and dry, 20-year Old Port with caramel and nuttiness (from Urban Grape)

Very smooth and dry, 20-year Old Port with caramel and nuttiness (from Urban Grape)

1 person found it helpfulMar 2nd, 2019
Allison Lyzenga

Pale tawny; medium intensity aromas of caramel, toffee, orange peel, sultanas, clove, medicinal, cedars medium sweet, medium acid, high alcohol, medium tannins, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors of toffee, butterscotch, coffee, hazelnut, dried figs, dates, toast; medium plus length; outstanding

Pale tawny; medium intensity aromas of caramel, toffee, orange peel, sultanas, clove, medicinal, cedars medium sweet, medium acid, high alcohol, medium tannins, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors of toffee, butterscotch, coffee, hazelnut, dried figs, dates, toast; medium plus length; outstanding

1 person found it helpfulOct 11th, 2018