Graham's Crusted Port is made from a selection of very fine young Ports from two or three harvests sourced from Graham's own Quintas. The wines from these different vineyards and harvests are blended together and matured in oak casks for up to two years prior to being bottled without any fining or filtration. Once bottled, the wine is matured for a minimum of a further three years in the Graham's cellars. By the time Graham's Crusted Port is released it has gained the superb elegance and style that a great Port gains from time in bottle. The date featured on the label is the date of bottling, not the harvest date. Graham's is one of the few Port companies that still make these very fine Ports.
Deep, enticing aromas of blackberry and liquorice open with a delicate floral hint of violet, before giving way to fresh, minty notes. On the palate, ripe black fruit and a velvety, plum-like texture take centre stage, lifted by vibrant acidity and peppery tannins that add energy and backbone. The finish is refined and polished, with a beautifully seamless balance.
Food-Pairing
Graham's Crusted Port is made from a selection of very fine young Ports from two or three harvests sourced from Graham's own Quintas. The wines from these different vineyards and harvests are blended together and matured in oak casks for up to two years prior to being bottled without any fining or filtration. Once bottled, the wine is matured for a minimum of a further three years in the Graham's cellars. By the time Graham's Crusted Port is released it has gained the superb elegance and style that a great Port gains from time in bottle. The date featured on the label is the date of bottling, not the harvest date. Graham's is one of the few Port companies that still make these very fine Ports.
Deep, enticing aromas of blackberry and liquorice open with a delicate floral hint of violet, before giving way to fresh, minty notes. On the palate, ripe black fruit and a velvety, plum-like texture take centre stage, lifted by vibrant acidity and peppery tannins that add energy and backbone. The finish is refined and polished, with a beautifully seamless balance.
Food-Pairing
Perfect with chocolate desserts, especially dark chocolate. Cheddar, Gouda and Brie cheese. Spicy dishes with red meat, game, lamb, veal, and pepper steak
Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Sousão, Tinta Amarela & others
Primarily Quinta dos Malvedos and Quinta das Lages with smaller contributions from Quinta do Tua and Quinta do Vale de Malhadas. This wine is at best 10 to 15 years after the harvest but can also be drunk young
Winemaker: Charles Symington & Henry Shotton
Alcoholcontent
20%
Store & Serve
Serve at cellar temperature at 12 - 15ºC.
The name Crusted Port comes from the fact that,
like Vintage Port, it is unfiltered and will throw natural sediment, or “crust”, as it ages. As with Vintage Port, it should be stored lying down and requires decanting before serving. The bottle should be left standing for about an hour before serving so as to allow the deposit to settle. Decant before serving. Can be kept for up to 5 days after opening.
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