2011 Graham's, Port, Portugal

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Description

Quinta dos Malvedos is, as usual, the principal shareholder of the five Quintas that make up this outstanding Graham. The extraordinary selection process has only allowed 9% of potential production from these exemplary properties to make the cut, explaining both the reduced production of 131 pipes (8,000 cases) and the incredible quality of the result.

Touriga Nacional makes up 40% of the blend, lending characteristic potpourri aromas and ripe dark fruit definition. The later ripening Touriga Franca has performed incredibly well this year, ensuring mid-palate definition and real precision on the finish. The 2011 is particularly successful for me as it maintains all the hallmarks of Graham's generosity and fleshy richness. Yet, it has even more depth and cerebral intent than usual.

Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

A soaring nose of blackberry, ripe cherry, prune, plum, violet, charcoal, blueberry, cassis, flint and crushed rock (the list goes on) sweeps through the palate with elegance and power in equal measure. A fruit-filled finish with wonderful tannins completes the whole. This is charming.

Hamish Orr-Ewing, Private Account Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Colour Red

Sweetness Luscious

Vintage 2011

Maturity Not ready (2038 - 2085)

Body Full Bodied

Producer Graham

Critics reviews

Jancis Robinson MW 18/20

Declared by virtually all shippers. This year was saved by a little rain in August – the sugars rise again, and the skins are softer, 'so you can extract beautifully'.Very deep, dark, purplish crimson. Tea, liquorice, and macerated prunes on the nose. High-toned with a dry finish. Very clean and brisk. Not yet particularly broad. Drink 2035 - 2060jancis_robinson_mw MW, JancisRobinson.com (October 2016)

Drink 2035 - 2060

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com (Oct 2016)

Neal Martin MW 95-97/100

The 2011 Graham’s comes from the five Quintas that have been the source for many years (Malvedos, Tua, Vila Velha, das Lages and Vale de Malhadas). It represents a selection of the 131 pipes from a total production of 1,454 and is a blend of 40% Touriga Nacional, 31% Touriga Franca, 6% Sousao and 23% mixture of very old vines. It has a more “serious” bouquet compared to the Dow, with beguiling scents of blackberry, wild hedgerow, tobacco and cloves. Straight-laced, very well-defined and compelling, the palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins and supremely well-judged acidity. It is utterly harmonious, with a pure core of ripe black cherries, damson, marmalade, clove and spices, and the finish lingers long in the mouth. The separation of “The Stone Terraces” vines certainly does not appear to have detracted from a great Graham’s. 5,000 cases declared.Neil Martin, Wine Advocate (June 2013)

Drink 2035 - 2060

Neal Martin MW, RobertParker.com (Jun 2013)

Stephen Tanzer 96+/100

Bright, deep, saturated ruby. Liqueur-like ripeness to the intensely fruity aromas of kirsch, black raspberry and cassis. Thick, sweet and seamless, with a silky texture and great depth to its utterly primary dark berry and spice flavours. Wonderfully pure, intense young port with outstanding finishing sweetness, well-judged oakiness and big, ripe, noble tannins. Leaves behind exhilarating kirsch and violet notes on the extremely long finish, with a note of bitter chocolate emerging with extended aeration. This fleshy beauty boasts beautifully managed tannins and outstanding ageing potential.Stephen Tanzer, Vinous.com.com (May 2014)

Drink 2035 - 2060

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous.com (May 2014)

James Suckling 96/100

Aromas of liquorice, wet earth and berries follow through to a full body, medium sweetness and a chewy finish. Real deal. Structured. 8,000 cases produced of this mechanically trodden wine. Try after 2023james_suckling, jamessuckling_com (May 2013)

Drink 2035 - 2060

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (May 2013)

About this wine

Graham

W & J Graham was originally a Glasgow-based textiles firm, founded by two brothers William and John Graham, which became port shippers in the early 1800s. The family already had extensive business interests in Scotland and India but they decided to channel their considerable resources and energy towards the pursuit of the Port industry.

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