1977 Graham Vintage Port

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JR 93 WA 93 WS 91
JR 93

Jancis Robinson's Purple Pages, October 2010

Really perfumed – cedarwood and cigar box. Cedarwood and sandalwood and cinnamon – incense-like. Rich and generous on the palate, more nutty. 18/20 (JH)
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 1995

...Along with Taylor and Fonseca Graham has probably been the most consistent producer of great port in the post- World War II era. Their tawnys are quite good rather than exceptional but their vintage ports are truly...
WS 91

Wine Spectator, January 2008

Medium ruby-red. Aromas of milk chocolate, plum, mint and violet. Full-bodied, with medium sweetness and lots of berry and cherry fruit. Very fruity and fresh. Long and lively. Delicious now, but will improve. '77/'85/'97...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Port
Varietal
Proprietary Blend
Country
Portugal
Region
Douro
Vintage
1977
Size
750ML

The 1977 Graham Vintage Port hails from the esteemed Douro region of Portugal, crafted by the renowned producer Graham. This wine is a proprietary blend notable for its vibrant and complex character. It is a red port wine that has garnered significant attention from critics over the years.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate commends Graham as one of the most consistent producers of great port post-World War II, noting this vintage as "truly sublime and sumptuous." Awarding it a score of 93, the review highlights Graham's reputation for exceptional vintage ports, setting a high standard in the industry.

Wine Spectator also lauds this vintage, giving it a score of 91. The tasting notes describe the wine as "medium ruby-red" with aromas of "milk chocolate, plum, mint, and violet." This port is characterized by its full-bodied nature, medium sweetness, and an abundance of berry and cherry fruit, making it "very fruity and fresh." Wine Spectator suggests it is "delicious now, but will improve," with a recommended drinking window through 2018, indicating its potential for aging.

Jancis Robinson's review echoes this praise, awarding it a score of 93. The wine is described as "really perfumed" with notes of "cedarwood and cigar box," and flavors of "sandalwood and cinnamon," likening its aroma to incense. On the palate, it is "rich and generous," with a distinct nutty undertone.

Overall, the 1977 Graham Vintage Port is celebrated for its complex bouquet and rich, fruity palate. It stands as a testament to Graham's expertise in crafting exceptional vintage ports, offering both immediate enjoyment and potential for further development with age.