1994 W & J Graham's Vintage Port - Douro

1994 Graham’s Vintage Port from a great Douro vintage

The 1994 Graham’s Vintage Port combines a highly regarded vintage with Graham’s rich, opulent house style. The port house has a long history in the Douro and is known for Vintage Ports that blend ripe fruit, power, and smoothness. A bottle from 1994 now tells not only the story of the harvest but also of many years of aging.

The Story of the 1994 Vintage

Graham’s was founded in 1820 and is now owned by the Symington family. The winery uses grapes from the Douro region, where steep vineyards and significant differences between plots determine the character of the harvest. The year 1994 is considered one of the great modern vintage years. The wines typically combine ripe dark fruit with firm tannins and sufficient freshness to allow for long-term aging.

A Vintage Port is bottled after a relatively short period in cask and then continues to age in the bottle. At Graham’s, the youthful richness gradually gives way to more refined, spicy, and dried-fruit notes. The development process is not identical for every bottle: storage temperature, the cork, and the condition of the bottle remain important factors. Especially with an older vintage, the bottle’s unique history is part of the experience.

Aroma and taste

Expect black currants, plums, figs, and dark cherries, complemented by cocoa and subtle spices. The flavor is rich and full-bodied, with a firm yet gradually softening structure. In a well-aged bottle, aging aromas can add extra depth, while the fresh acidity provides balance.

Serving and Pairing

Serve at around 16 to 18 degrees Celsius. Stand the bottle upright beforehand and decant it carefully to separate any sediment. Pair it with blue cheese or dark chocolate, or simply enjoy it on its own.

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