Graham's Vintage Port halfje 2016
Druivenras | Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional |
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Robert Parker | 95 |
Wine Spectator | 98 |
James Suckling | 99 |
Jancis Robinson | 18,5+/20 |
Wine Enthusiast | 97 |
Decanter | 98 |
Awards | "The 2016 Vintage Port is a blend of 37% Touriga Nacional, 42% Touriga Franca and various others. It comes in with 115 grams of residual sugar. A bit bigger than Dow's this year, this is more intense as well. The better wine of these two benchmarks seems to be this Graham's. Tight on the finish, aromatic and very flavorful, this actually opens rather well and shows off its lovely fruit. The Dow's will be approachable a bit earlier, perhaps, and this may reward aging even more. As always, Graham's is wonderfully delicious. That's one hallmark of the house. I'm not sure this is a truly great Graham's, but at the moment, it is enticing, with plenty of potential for improvement. There were 6,325 cases produced, plus some bottles in other formats." - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate "Extremely complex aromas that show the classic Graham character of black-fruit marmalade and burnt oranges. Follows through to a full body with great grip at the finish. Lightly sweet. Chewy and powerful. Such a focus at the end." - James Suckling "The small production of Graham’s 2016 Vintage bottling consists of 6,325 9-litre cases, including 600 magnums and 352 Tappit Hens. Bottled in June 2018. Extremely deep purplish crimson. Wonderfully pure nose – so direct and intense. Long and schistous somehow. Very fresh fruit quality. Almost like a mouthwash, it’s so pure and brisk. Linear." - Jancis Robinson "This offers a distilled plum and boysenberry essence, with a racy feel, as spearmint and graphite notes drive through. As the finish kicks in, this turns toward the dark side, with ganache, charcoal and tar elements. Has the showy ripeness of the vintage but is backed by a decidedly dry feel on the finish, imparting a sense of precision despite the heft. Best from 2030 through 2055." - Wine Spectator "This finely structured wine is powered by fine tannins and rich fruits. A touch of acidity comes through the rich berry flavors and the concentration of the dark tannins. This wine will certainly age, don't drink before 2028." - Wine Enthusiast "Super-ripe with an expressive plum and dark chocolate aroma. Rich opulence backed by dark chocolate intensity and spicy tannic grip – big and bold on the finish. Voluptuous with fabulous richness, big and bold on the finish. This is one for the long haul but it’s already very impressive. Production of 6,325 cases. Drinking Window 2030 - 2055" - Decanter |
Wijnsoort | Dessertwijn |
Land | Portugal |
Regio | Douro |
Appellatie | Douro |
Jaartal | 2016 |
Alcoholpercentage | 18,00 |
Biologisch gecertificeerd | Nee |
Vegan friendly | Nee |
Inhoud | 37,5 cl |
Verpakt per | 12 |
Verpakking | Kist |
Schroefdop | Nee |
Brutogewicht fles | 0,7 |