W. & J. Graham's
Vintage Port Blend
Porto, Douro, Portugal
Wednesday Wine Committee. Great hosting by Gavin. 1 sparkler, 4 whites, 4 reds and 2 dessert wines. All served blind as usual.
Roasted chestnuts, cinnamon, old raspberry fig and a surprising amount of heat on the nose and palate. Shocked the alcohol is that prevalent at this age! Mellowed a bit slightly in the glass, and the added notes of graham cracker and potpourri became noticeable. I called this 40yr port.
Wednesday Wine Committee. Great hosting by Gavin. 1 sparkler, 4 whites, 4 reds and 2 dessert wines. All served blind as usual.
Roasted chestnuts, cinnamon, old raspberry fig and a surprising amount of heat on the nose and palate. Shocked the alcohol is that prevalent at this age! Mellowed a bit slightly in the glass, and the added notes of graham cracker and potpourri became noticeable. I called this 40yr port.
A treat shared by a friend. Initially the alcohol was pronounced but with a little air in the decanter the dark fruit and cigar box notes came out. Tannins are very soft and the wine is pretty evolved. I suppose like most quality port it will last but this is a good time to drink it. A treat.
A treat shared by a friend. Initially the alcohol was pronounced but with a little air in the decanter the dark fruit and cigar box notes came out. Tannins are very soft and the wine is pretty evolved. I suppose like most quality port it will last but this is a good time to drink it. A treat.
Dec 9th, 2016Another great elegant aged vintage, a bit more solar profile, plummy, rich, burned cigar notes, spicy character - a nice wine 😉 #PortWineDay #winelover
Another great elegant aged vintage, a bit more solar profile, plummy, rich, burned cigar notes, spicy character - a nice wine 😉 #PortWineDay #winelover
Sep 12th, 2015
Everything is still in place here, although I think this vintage is definitely on its denouement. I haven’t rated for fear of skewing a perfectly good port with a lower score than it deserves. I just can’t handle port anymore.
Everything is still in place here, although I think this vintage is definitely on its denouement. I haven’t rated for fear of skewing a perfectly good port with a lower score than it deserves. I just can’t handle port anymore.
Feb 5th, 2019
Better 3 years ago when we had it last - but still wonderful. Now it’s slightly sweeter and less acid to keep it all together. But the fruit and depth is very much there. Haunting finish, still.
Better 3 years ago when we had it last - but still wonderful. Now it’s slightly sweeter and less acid to keep it all together. But the fruit and depth is very much there. Haunting finish, still.
Dec 25th, 2021A truly stunning port. The cork was a struggle but the wine itself is in excellent shape. Beautiful clear ruby color. Deep aromas and an incredibly full palate with excellent dark stewed fruit and a ton of acid on the very long finish. Excellent!
A truly stunning port. The cork was a struggle but the wine itself is in excellent shape. Beautiful clear ruby color. Deep aromas and an incredibly full palate with excellent dark stewed fruit and a ton of acid on the very long finish. Excellent!
Dec 26th, 2018I rarely drink port but this was a great one
I rarely drink port but this was a great one
May 28th, 2016
Violets and licorice bouquet. Sassafras and Demerara, finishing with an authoritative rooty pucker. Who could ask for more?
Violets and licorice bouquet. Sassafras and Demerara, finishing with an authoritative rooty pucker. Who could ask for more?
Feb 28th, 2016Wow - very nice aged port. Does not taste 45 years old at all - not at all muddled in appearance or taste. Deep fruit, excellent acid that keeps it super vibrant, very long finish. Excellent.
Wow - very nice aged port. Does not taste 45 years old at all - not at all muddled in appearance or taste. Deep fruit, excellent acid that keeps it super vibrant, very long finish. Excellent.
Dec 26th, 2015