【Robert Parker rated Graham's as “5 stars - Outstanding Port wine producer” and praised Graham's as the most consistent brand in Port wine quality】
【Rare vintage Port is only produced in the finest years, with only about 3 out of every 10 years deemed suitable for vintage production 】
【Owner Paul Symington was honored as “Decanter Man of the Year 2012” by the British magazine Decanter.】
【James Suckling 94 pts 】
【Wine Spectator 93 pts】
ZTP755 - Graham 20 Years Old Tawny NV
Special Price :$592/bottle
Type: Port
Grape Varieties: Touriga Francesa, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, etc.
Region: Douro, Portugal
ABV: 20%
Volume: 750ml
Aged an average of 20 years in aged oak barrels, the 20-Year-Old Tawny reveals the complexity of meticulous aging. It pairs beautifully with nuts, dried fruits, and fruitcakes, and is also ideal with vanilla ice cream or crème brûlée.
On the nose, it exhibits a sublime aroma, with distinct "nutty" flavors and delicious ripe fruit notes, enhanced by a touch of orange peel.
Palate: Intense, softly sweet, smooth, and perfectly balanced, with a long, elegant finish.
Why do some Port bottles have white oil marks on the front?
Most aged Port bottles feature white oil marks called Splash Marks on their front surfaces.
These marks serve as identification for wineries during cellar storage, indicating the bottle's upright orientation and the location where sediment accumulates (opposite the Splash Mark).
Therefore, it is recommended that collectors store Port bottles in their wine cabinets with both the label and the white splash mark facing upward. Additionally, stand the bottle upright for 1-2 days before consumption to allow the sediment to settle to the bottom.
Winery
In 1820, a winery overlooking the Douro River was established in Oporto, northwest Portugal. The Graham family originally hailed from Glasgow, Scotland. In 1890, Graham acquired Quintados Malvedos. Graham was among the first Port wine companies to invest in purchasing vineyards. This south-facing estate near the village of Tua is one of the Douro's most prime locations, boasting a uniquely microclimate that produces robust and rich wines. It has since become the most significant source of all Graham Port wines. The estate house still stands on the ridge, overlooking the picturesque Douro River below. Over time, it expanded through the acquisition of neighboring estates. Notably, the former British Prime Minister spent summers at Malvedos in 1993 and 1994.
Region
In 1970, Graham's Port was acquired by the Symington family. Ironically, the Symingtons themselves had arrived in Oporto from Scotland in 1882. Graham's Port wines originate from its Malvedos vineyards and those in the Rio Torto Valley. Some of these vineyards have supplied grapes to Malvedos since the early 20th century, alongside contributions from Quinta da Vila Velha and Quinta de Vale de Malhadas. Moreover, the majority of Port wines from these estates are produced using large stone vats where grapes are trodden by foot. In 1998, Graham embarked on modernization: developing revolutionary mechanical plate-barrel equipment housing four mechanical fermentation vats and experimenting with the 1999 harvest. Undoubtedly, the Sinclair family's latest innovation will usher the Douro Valley Highlands into a new century.
Winemaking
Graham's Vintage Port is produced only in the best growing years, approximately three times per decade. In the 2000s, it was crafted exclusively in 2000, 2003, and 2007. Vintage Port is a wine characterized by its rich body, complex flavors, and excellent structure. It is frequently identified as the top brand in blind tastings and often commands the highest prices at auction. Renowned wine critic Robert Parker stated: “Graham is the most consistently outstanding vintage Port brand since World War II.”
