2011 Graham Vintage Port

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 96 WE 96 WS 96 W&S 94
JS 96

jamessuckling.com, May 2013

Aromas of licorice, wet earth and berries follow through to a full body, medium sweetness and a chewy finish. Real deal. Structured. 8,000 cases produced of this mechanically trodden wine. Try after 2023.
WE 96

Wine Enthusiast, November 2013

Deliciously sweet and perfumed, its powerful plum fruit flavors make this wine already accessible. In the background are the tannins—solid and concentrated—and the acidity, creating a nervous tension that confirms the...
WS 96

Wine Spectator, February 2014

This offers a decadently fruity aroma, with peppery accents to the cherry, raspberry and dark currant flavors that are lithe and juicy. Grippy tannins grace the mocha- and chocolate-infused finish. Best from 2025 through...
W&S 94

Wine & Spirits, December 2013

A succulent vintage of Graham’s, this has the plump fruit richness that marks the house style, presented with the brightness and seemingly endless generosity of 2011. It’s a sweet blueberry crush of flavor, satisfying in...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Port
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Portugal
Region Douro
Vintage 2011
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 20%
Closure Cork

The 2011 Graham Vintage Port is a red wine from the Douro region of Portugal. Made by the renowned producer Graham, this proprietary blend has garnered significant acclaim from various wine critics for its robust structure and aging potential.

James Suckling, reviewing for jamessuckling.com on May 21, 2013, awarded the wine a score of 96. He described it as having "aromas of licorice, wet earth and berries," leading to "a full body, medium sweetness and a chewy finish." Suckling emphasized the wine's structure, calling it "the real deal" and noting that Graham produced 8,000 cases of this "mechanically trodden" wine. He advises that it be enjoyed after 2023.

Wine Spectator, on February 28, 2014, also gave the 2011 Graham Vintage Port a 96-point rating. The review highlighted its "decadently fruity aroma" and "peppery accents to the cherry, raspberry and dark currant flavors." The wine's texture was praised for being "lithe and juicy," with "grippy tannins" enhancing the "mocha- and chocolate-infused finish." The publication suggests that the wine will be at its best between 2025 and 2055.

Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss, writing on November 1, 2013, similarly awarded the wine 96 points. He noted its "deliciously sweet and perfumed" character, with "powerful plum fruit flavors" making it already accessible. However, Voss also pointed out the presence of "solid and concentrated" tannins and acidity, which create a "nervous tension" that confirms the wine's long aging potential. He recommends holding the wine for many years.

Finally, Wine & Spirits provided a slightly lower but still impressive score of 94 on December 1, 2013. The reviewer noted the wine's "plump fruit richness" and "sweet blueberry crush of flavor," characteristic of Graham’s house style. The 2011 vintage was praised for its "brightness and seemingly endless generosity." The tannins were described as "firm, saturated," and the flavors were said to "open and expand, lasting with a sense of purity and near perfect balance." The review suggests that this wine could be enjoyed now or even 50 years from now.

In summary, the 2011 Graham Vintage Port is a highly regarded wine, praised for its rich fruit flavors, balanced structure, and significant aging potential. With consistent high scores from multiple reviewers, it stands out as an excellent choice for both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring.