1970 Graham Vintage Port

[John M.]

Decanted 8 Hours. This bottle was Oporto Bottled in 1972; the label and bottle is perfect and current with bar codes, etc (perhaps ex-cellars). The cork came out nearly whole with a standard corkscrew; clearly labeled. Upon decanting the color was a light reddish pink; a good amount of sediment. Immediate floral scent with a cherry note. By the time this was tasted, the color was now a deep strawberry brown red or light maroonish--incredibly clear. Nose of dense cherry. Offered flavors of light cherry, strawberry, and little nuanced red fruits with an occasional sweet leather note--almost velvety texture. Just a touch of heat; acidity and tannins all in nice harmony. The finish lingered with those cherries the dominant flavor. What a gorgeous port--one of the best I've had. I had a glass (I set a small pour aside for day 2) and it was still much the same, perhaps just a little more lively before.

98 Points

[Roy Hersh]

An excellent VP and a wonderfully descriptive impression. I felt like I was sitting alongside you with a glass of that Graham's in my hand. Nice job, John!

[Moses Botbol]

Does it say who the importer is?

[John M.]

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[Andy Velebil]

Looks like an ex cellars release around 2005


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[John M.]

Cool. Thanks. How do you know that?