1974 Graham's, Single Harvest Tawny Port, Portugal

It’s hard to recall much that was good in 1974, though Graham’s has brought us good cheer with this rich and enchanting Tawny Port. The colour is a beautifully burnished mahogany, like a deep Oloroso Sherry. Deep walnut hints gently unfurl on the nose as it opens. There is great depth and a tightly sweet core, with comforting traces of Oxford marmalade developing around it. This is quite strident and firm-fruited, with that enticing, mildly Demerara-sugar undertone. Ideal for an autumnal evening as much as summer, this is a wine with which to reflect on years passed.

Tom Cave, Cellar Plan Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd (July 2021)