1983 Graham's Vintage Port

[Thomas V]

Bought 1 year ago from Peter Skov and has a label with the Danish importer name included in the print.

Opened and decanted at 06 AM and drunk from 14 - 21 PM. The cork came out in 2 pieces and wine had to go through a tea filter.

For the whole drinking period this Graham's smelt of aronia berries and acetone, which was not very pleasing to my linking nor my fathers. It never did throw the smell of acetone completely.

Visually this port looks about right for its age. Redish brown hue with an orange rim. It is fully transparent at this point.

On the palate there is initially some predominant heat in form of alcohol which is accompanied by notes of plum chutney, preserved rhubarb and marmalade. There is still a bit of residual red fruit for me and the tannins are still quite palpable. A full body port at this stage with some clove and candied peel that adds to a medium long and nicely spiced after taste. I enjoyed drinking this port with my father (His first mature vintage port) though for my linking it think this could use 8-10 more years to mellow out further for my liking. It did drink best for me around the 12-13 hour mark. Initial I gave it 92 points but after the additional time I bumped it up 1 point

93 points.