Graham's Port, 2011

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Description and Reviews:
Graham 2011 Single Harvest Tawny. On the 16th June 1373, Portugal and England signed the Anglo-Portuguese Treaty, a commitment to peace, friendship and cooperation between the two nations. 650 years later, this remains the world’s oldest unbroken alliance. To mark this momentous occasion, we have decided to bottle two casks of Graham’s 2011 Single Harvest Tawny Port. This limited edition port will be sold exclusively in the UK and Portugal.

This remarkable port was produced in one of the finest vintage years of the 21st century and this is the first occasion our family has chosen to bottle a Single Harvest Tawny Port from the auspicious 2011 vintage. This wine has been aged in the Graham’s Lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia for over a decade.

Johnny Symington, Chairman and member of the fourth generation, remarked, “Not only is this a milestone moment in the history of the UK and Portugal, but this anniversary has its own special significance to our family. As a direct result of this ancient alliance, families like ours of English, Scottish and Portuguese origin have put down strong roots in Porto and the Douro Valley and built multi-generational family wine businesses.

My great grandfather, Andrew James Symington, arrived in Portugal in 1882 and fell in love with Porto, the Douro, its people and its wines. Our family has continued his legacy throughout the last 140 years, and it is because of the mutual respect and great warmth shared by both countries that we have been able to do so.”

Tasting Notes: Still relatively youthful, even after 12 years ageing in seasoned oak casks, this wine offers seductive aromas of caramel, toffee, English fruitcake, quince marmalade and a subtle hint of maple syrup. The palate has a voluptuous, rounded texture — generous and rich with youthful fruit still present although with the complexity that comes from wood-ageing, revealed in the form of walnuts, nutmeg and cigar box with notes of white pepper and tea. The finish is long and luscious.

Colheita Port Storage and Serving Advice:
Colheita Port should be stored in a cool and dry place, sheltered from light and temperature fluctuations, and the bottle should remain in an upright position. If stored correctly, Colheita Ports will keep for decades in the bottle. Over time, it is natural that a little sediment will form at the bottom of a bottle of colheita Port wine. Once opened colheita Port should be stored in a fridge and should be consumed within 3 months. Colheita Ports do not require decanting and are best served at a temperature between 14 and 16°C.

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