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WA 89
Portugal
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89 points Mark Squires (Wine Advocate): "[$24 list] The 2010 Alvarinho 'Muros Antigos' was a warm vintage wine. A bit elevated in alcohol (13.5% here compared to 12.5% for the 2009 and 13.0% for the 2008), it is deep and powerful, fresh and clean. Its depth makes it immediately impressive, but despite the minor differences, I did think the alcohol showed just a bit here and there, at least in comparison to other vintages. It is still very fine. The 2011 looks like a step up, a sure fire 90 pointer, but at the time seen, it was so unevolved that I thought it was a bit unfair to review. Drink now-2017. (Dec 2012)"
Importer notes: "Alvarinho went from zero to 60 in terms of market penetration and now there are many indifferent examples available along with benchmarks like Soalheiro. Anselmo makes a number of different styles of Alvarinho and we selected his entry level for its precise rendition of the form and all around lip-smacking goodness. The new vintage shows even more zesty tropical fruit than the 2009."
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WS 87
Portugal
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Madeira
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87 points Wine Spectator: "Supple and lush, with pear, apricot and baked apple flavors. Rich, buttery finish. Drink now through 2013. 200 cases imported."
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WE 90
Portugal
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Madeira
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90 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$49 list] The Madeira regulations say that 10-years old is the age of the youngest part of the blend. So this richly sweet Malmsey contains many older wines. These are shown in the old gold color, the proper citrus acidity and the dryness that goes with wood aging. At the end, though, the liquid honey flavors are dominant. (12/15/08)"
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Portugal
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Other
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Wine Spectator: "[$10 list] A crisp white, offering vibrant aromas and flavors of fresh-cut green apple, with vanilla and mineral notes. Drink now. (6/30/12)"
Producer notes: "This is a classic Vinho Verde. Light in color with a slight spritz. On the nose it is fruity, light and lively. On the palate it is light [only 9% alcohol], refreshing and delicious. The acidity is refreshing and the wine is great fun. Vinho Verde is traditionally non-vintage and consumed quickly, so the wine on the shelf should always be a fresh bottling. The way to make a proper Vinho Verde is to suppress the malolactic fermentation and inject carbon dioxide at bottling to give the wine its characteristic spritz. The Vinho Verde region is along the Atlantic Coast of Northwestern Portugal. The name translates to 'green wine' because the grapes are harvested slightly under ripe to retain crisp acidity and make wines that go perfectly with the local seafood and the warm summers of Portugal. The traditional Vinho Verde grapes are Loureiro for aroma, Trajadura for body and Padernã [more commonly called Arinto] for acidity. Our blend is Loureiro +/- 50%, Trajadura +/- 40% and Pedernã +/- 10%. Our grapes come from The Braga, Barcelos and Guimãraes which are sub regions within the Vinho Verde appellation."
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Portugal
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Madeira Wine Guide: "Bright tawny color with straw-colored rim, intense nose of dried fruits, caramel and toffee. The palate is sweet and shows lots of acidity to counter-balance the sweetness, in fact the acidity carries the wine through to the toffee-ish finish, with a little coffee and also caramel on the way. Well done. Tasted 3/2008."
San Francisco Chronicle: "Cossart Gordon, arguably the oldest of the Madeira shippers and now another of the Madeira Wine Co. labels, is better known for its nonvintage wines, but this 1997 is full of briny tang -- more than you'd expect for the somewhat sweet Bual. Lots of iodine and hazelnut, papaya and burnt orange, with an intense acidity to enliven it. (12/19/10)"
Medium rich. Aged for 11 years in oak casks. Made from the grapes of a single year's harvest. The wine is aged in the traditional 'canteiro' system, whereby the oak casks are placed high up in the hot, dry lofts of the lodge and left for years to develop their charactiveric flavor and complexity.
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WS 96
WA 93
Portugal
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Port
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96 points Wine Spectator: "Gorgeous aromas of blueberries and dried flowers follow through to a sweet, full-bodied palate. Velvety and round, with lovely fruit. Long finish. Best after 2015."
93 points Pierre Rovani (Wine Advocate): "[$75 list] The 2003 Croft Vintage Port reveals an opaque, black-colored core with notes of dark ruby on the rim. Its gorgeously creamy, profound nose displays sweet dark cherries, black plums, pepper, raisin jam, and blueberries. Thick, satin-textured, and immensely rich, this opulent yet elegant wine is engagingly warm, concentrated, and harmonious. Copious quantities of plums, black cherries, jammy blackberries and spices are found throughout its personality as well as in its prolonged, spirit-tinged, finish. Projected maturity: 2020-2045."
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WS 95
WA 93
WE 93
Portugal
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95 points Wine Spectator: "Redolent of blackberry and dark fruits, this also features a fascinating mix of mocha, graphite and tobacco. Very juicy as well, which features into the finish of fine-grained tannins and spice. An exuberant and refined Vintage Port. Best from 2020 through 2050. (4/30/12)"
93 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "The 2009 Croft has a very pure pretty bouquet with ripe blueberry and dark plum-scented bouquet. Fine definition although not quite as complex as I remember the 2007 at the same stage. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe, supple tannins, moderate acidity, harmonious with a plush blackberry, crème de cassis and spice-tinged finish. Good potential, although I think the 2007 has an intellectual edge. (May 2011)"
93 points Wine Enthusiast: "Based on the Roêda vineyard, this opulent, fruity wine is dense, beautifully ripe, a powerhouse of sweet fruit, figs and raisins, plum jelly and the roundest, most generous tannins. It's a wine that will show well in the next few years, but which should age magnificently. abv: 20%. (Apr 2012)"
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WS 95
WA 93
WE 93
Portugal
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95 points Wine Spectator: "Redolent of blackberry and dark fruits, this also features a fascinating mix of mocha, graphite and tobacco. Very juicy as well, which features into the finish of fine-grained tannins and spice. An exuberant and refined Vintage Port. Best from 2020 through 2050. (4/30/12)"
93 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "The 2009 Croft has a very pure pretty bouquet with ripe blueberry and dark plum-scented bouquet. Fine definition although not quite as complex as I remember the 2007 at the same stage. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe, supple tannins, moderate acidity, harmonious with a plush blackberry, crème de cassis and spice-tinged finish. Good potential, although I think the 2007 has an intellectual edge. (May 2011)"
93 points Wine Enthusiast: "Based on the Roêda vineyard, this opulent, fruity wine is dense, beautifully ripe, a powerhouse of sweet fruit, figs and raisins, plum jelly and the roundest, most generous tannins. It's a wine that will show well in the next few years, but which should age magnificently. abv: 20%. (Apr 2012)"
(The Tasting Panel): "Blueberry and plum on the nose, a touch of eucalyptus and tobacco. Medium-bodied, silky tannins and moderate acidity framing cassis, berries and spice. Acidity lifts the jammy finish. Best 2020 through 2050. (May 2013)"
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WE 91
IWC 90
WS 90
Portugal
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Port
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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Soft in texture yet mouthcoating in its intensity, this is a honeyed, nutty wine filled with dried fruit, toffee and almond butter aromas and flavors. Like all tawnies, it won’t improve with bottle age, so drink this while your young vintage Ports hog the cellar space. (Mar 2008)"
17.5/20 points (91), Decanter: "Pale to mid-deep tawny/mahogany colour. A rather 'silent' nose compared to some in this tasting but obviously well developed. Thick-cut traditional marmalade character, rich and spicy mid-palate yet made in a dryish house style with gentle spicy length. Rich, complex and very satisfying. Alcohol 20%. (Jan 2013)"
90 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Complex aromas of toffee, roasted nuts, lead pencil, orange peel and caraway seed. Intensely flavored fruit is silky but nicely delineated; offers a fresh flavor of orange peel. Not at all thick, but brisk and vibrant. Finishes clean and long, with hints of smoked nuts and marzipan. This has far stronger material than the 10-Year-Old, which seemed clumsy and dull in comparison."
90 points Wine Spectator: "[$57 list] Delicate, with a lively array of bright dried mango, date and dried apricot flavors that feature plenty of smoky notes. Features notes of white chocolate, fruitcake and honey on the rich finish. Drink now. (10/27/10)"
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WS 94
Portugal
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Port
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94 points Wine Spectator: "I have always been a fan of this very fine and well-made Port. Truly balanced in character, with focused flowers, spice and cherry. Full-bodied, with a sweet palate and a fine texture.--Dow vertical. Drink now. (12/31/99)"
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RP 93
WS 92
Portugal
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Port
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5 stars, Michael Broadbent's Pocket Vintage Wine Companion: "A very good '77. Maturing well; high-toned, 'herbal' bouquet; fairly sweet, a good ripe mouthful. Drink: Now-2020. Last tasted June 2006."
93 points Robert Parker (Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide [2nd ed.]): "This is an extraordinary house that seems to have been particularly successful with its vintage port since 1977.The 1977, still a baby, is fabulously scented, very rich and concentrated, and has a potential longevity of at least another 30-50 years. (Jan 1989)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "Medium brick-red. Aromas of coffee, prune and milk chocolate. Full-bodied and medium sweet, with a licorice, berry, custard and cream character. Firm and racy. Long and delicious. Firm and beautiful. Just ready now. '77/'85/'97 blind Port retrospective. Best from 2008 through 2016. (2008)"
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W&S 91
WS 90
Portugal
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Port
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'100 Best Buys of 2009' and 91 points Wine & Spirits: "Fruit interprets the alcohol in this wine with the orange-citrus scent of rum cake. Then Douro schist cuts the sweetness and strengthens the fruit presence to fuller pear, hazelnut and wildflower honey notes. It ends on a long, peppery buzz, delicious and satisfying. (Dec 2008)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "[$35 list] Refined, with bright flavors of dried berry, plum compote and cherry tart that are long and lush. Very creamy on the finish, which features chocolate mousse. Drink now. (6/30/12)"
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WS 94
WE 94
JG 93
Portugal
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Port
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94 points Wine Spectator: "[$55 list] Intense, powerful and complex, this features heady aromas and flavors of toffee, marzipan, butterscotch and chocolate. Notes of mocha and French roast chime in as well, with a long, glorious finish of dried white fruits and spice. Drink now. (6/30/12)"
94 points and 'Top 100 Wines of 2012 (#33),' Wine Enthusiast: "A gorgeous Port at that right stage where there is still freshness and hints of orange and dried fruits, while the wood aging is concentrating the wine into its essence. It is rich, full, yet at the same time has a great tang of spirit and acidity. (Jun 2012)"
93 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "While I have drunk a great deal of Taylor’s various tawny bottlings, this was the first time that I had ever tasted one of Fonseca’s Twenty Year-Old tawnies, and I was quite blown away by this superb wine. The bouquet is deep and ethereal, as it offers up a fine mélange of orange zest, dried red berries, Fonseca’s signature note of fennel, a complex base of soil, exotic spices and a lovely, Sherry-like note of nuttiness. On the palate the wine is fullish, focused and brilliantly delineated, with lovely sweetness on the attack, a fine core of fruit, great complexity, and a very cool and balanced profile on the long, classy and complex finish. This wine delivers a seamless palate impression and stunning grip, and is a glorious bottle of tawny. 2006-2016+. (Jan/Feb 2007)"
92 points Wine & Spirits: "A classical balance of the fresh and the mature, this 20-Year-Old offers warm honey, apple and almond notes on a supple texture with just a touch of grip. The flavors are rich while the structure holds them tight. Pour this with a savory almond tart. (Dec 2008)"
(The Tasting Panel): "Plums, toffee, spice and coffee on the nose are echoed on the palate. Medium-bodied and silky in the mouth. (May 2013)"
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WS 90
Portugal
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Port
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90 points Wine Spectator: "[$19 list] Fresh and grapey, with plenty of grip and power behind dark plum, chocolate and berry flavors that feature slate and pepper notes. Drink now through 2020. (9/30/12)"
(The Tasting Panel): "Cherry, smoke and a hint of spice on the nose. The wine is rich, powerful, lush, earthy and fruity on the palate, with spice and mocha accents. A streak of acidity enlivens the fruit, and there is heat on the finish. (May 2013)"
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WS 93
Portugal
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Port
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93 points Wine Spectator: "Very dark and youthful ruby-purple. Very intense aromas of blackberry and black licorice. Full-bodied and lightly sweet, with chewy tannins and a rich licorice, blackberry undertone. Still tight. Drinkable now, but it needs a few more years. '77/'85/'97 blind Port retrospective. Best after 2010. (2008)"
4-5 stars Michael Broadbent's Pocket Vintage Wine Companion: "Very deep, even a touch of youthful purple; rich, figgy, classic liquorice nose; sweet, soft, very fruity. Lovely wine. Last tasted May 2004. Now-2015. (2007)"
5 stars, Decanter Award Decanter: "One of the best wines (perhaps the very best wine) from a very patchy vintage: retaining good colour, and boasting very ripe fruit -- open, rich, yet solid, with dark chocolate concentration (and I mean the 70% cocoa solids variety!) Long and voluptuous, it is ready now but will keep for another 20 years. Drink now-2030. (Dec 2010)"
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IWC 93
RP 93
Portugal
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Port
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93 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "[$90 list] Full saturated ruby. Inky, brooding aromas of syrupy black fruits and violet. Dense, thick and tactile, with superb depth of flavor and compelling juicy sweetness. Finishes with powerful tannins and superb grip. Not as flamboyantly aromatic as this wine normally is in its youth, but structured for long, slow development in bottle. (May/Jun 2000)"
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WS 95
WE 95
WA 93
Portugal
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Port
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95 points Wine Spectator: "Gorgeously vibrant and grapey, with good cut to the luscious dark fruit and cedar flavors that are flanked by zesty acidity and tannins. A touch brooding midpalate, with a minerally rush and a finish of slate and iron. Best from 2016 through 2036. (7/31/12)"
95 points Wine Enthusiast: "A classic Fonseca, rich and powerful, with just an extra edge of weight from the vintage. It has a dry character, a tannic edge that gives great promise, but the open-hearted fruit is all there. A wonderfully intense wine for aging. Cellar Selection. abv: 20.5%. (Apr 2012)"
93 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "The Fonseca 2009 has a very ripe sweet prune and fig-tinged bouquet that is very precocious. Touches of smoke, raisin and dark plum begin to emerge with time, though it needs to evolve a little more cohesion. The palate is full-bodied with saturated tannins, luscious dark berried fruit, touches of pomegranate, fig and dates that lead to a gently grippy, persistent finish. This is a fine Fonseca, but I wanted it to give me more flamboyance and brio. (May 2011)"
93 points and 'Top 100 Wines of 2012,' Wine & Spirits: "The voluptuous 2009 vintage seems to play right into Fonseca’s house style, creating a cool, concentrated wine. There’s a schisty grip of tannins and a fine cut of acidity to balance chewy blueberry jam flavors. Darker notes of roasted black cherries and brighter strawberry layer detail into the finish. A delicious young Porto, this will probably be at its peak 20 years from the vintage. (Dec 2011)"
(The Tasting Panel): "On the nose, fig, plu, spice and a touch of smoke. Full-bodied in the mouth. Grippy tannins around dark fruit, chcolate and fig. Tannins persist on the long, jammy finish. Best 2016 to 2038. (May 2013)"
Producer notes: "Impenetrable black colour. A classic Fonseca nose dominated by an exuberant, hedonistic fruitiness, a powerful redolence of dark dense blackberry and blackcurrant which slowly releases a heady mix of spicy and herbal aromas, seductive notes of coffee and cocoa, hints of prune and wild scents of gumcistus. The thick velvety tannins give the wine a voluptuous density, integrating effortlessly with the sumptuous infusion of blackberry jam, dark chocolate and liquorice which coats the palate. The tannins are also present on the finish which brims with blackberry and blackcurrant flavour."
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WS 90
Portugal
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Port
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90 points Wine Spectator: "[$35 list] This has a zesty, sweet floral aroma, with delicate, well-spiced flavors of apple tart, flan and cocoa powder. The plush, mouthfilling finish of cream, vanilla and raspberry is fresh and balanced. Drink now. (10/27/10)"
'Gold Medal,' Decanter: "(20% alcohol) Smooth, silky and gentle with lovely intensity and Muscovado sugar notes. Elegant and flavoursome with a good nutty character. (Oct 2010)"
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WS 90
Portugal
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Port
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17.5/20 points (91), Decanter: "Mid-deep amber/tawny hue. Not very expressive on the nose but full, smooth and suave with wonderfully silky texture and a touch of cinnamon on the finish. All the fabulous richness of a well-made pastel de nata (Portugese custard tart). (Jan 2013)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "[$60 list] Offers caramel notes on the nose, with good cut to the ripe cherry and fruitcake flavors. Toffee and caramel accent the fresh finish, with notes of milk chocolate. Drink now. (12/15/10)"
'Bronze Medal,' Decanter: "(20% alcohol) Cleverly integrated, so the fruit is still unctuous without drying out. Excellent flavour. (Oct 2010)"
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WE 95
Portugal
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Port
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95 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$102 list] Remarkably, this is able to show age and long cask aging, but the flavor is still here: figs and honey, balanced out with burnt caramel aged acidity and a rich (but not sweet) finish. Excellent, top quality aged tawny. Editor's Choice (Nov 2007)."
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WE 94
W&S 92
Portugal
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94 points Wine Enthusiast: "An old, mature wine, but one that has kept its ripeness and richness. The concentration is so intense that one glass is almost enough (except it tastes so good). There are walnuts, bitter chocolate and a delicious clean aftertaste. (Aug 2006)"
92 points Wine & Spirits.
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Portugal
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Port
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A reserve ruby port made from organically farmed grapes. Natura is a true Graham’s port, with the house's rich, fruity, sweet style. Compared to Graham's Six Grapes, the Natura is more fresh, soft and elegant.
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IWC 89
Portugal
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Port
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89 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Very saturated dark red. Youthful port aromas of cassis, licorice, chocolate, herbs and damp earth. Very intense, sweet flavors of chocolate and dark berries. Robust yet smooth and not obviously alcoholic. Superb fruit is given clarity by firm acids. Real wine-class port, with terrific structure, freshness and delineation of flavor."
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WS 94
JG 94
RP 93
Portugal
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Port
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94 points Wine Spectator: "This is an extremely full-bodied, powerful wine, but it still retains a classy balance. Deep ruby, with chocolate and berry aromas, full-bodied, with anise and dried cherry flavors, full, hard tannins and a long finish. Good now but a few more yearsof bottle age would improve it. (1989)"
94 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "I drank quite a bit of the 1970 Graham’s over the course of the 1990s, but had not crossed paths with a bottle in several years until this most recent example. The wine is superb in 1970, as it displays a bouquet of voluptuous complexity, offering up scents of black cherry, plum, cedar, fresh mint, chocolate, a bit of tobacco leaf, and lovely, estery floral topnotes. On the palate the wine is focused and opulent, with fine framing acidity adding a note of precision to the attack, and with excellent freshness and balance on the softly tannic, long and creamy finish. This is a classic example of Graham’s in its more extroverted and fruit-driven style, and it should continue to drink well for the next forty or more years. 2003-2050. (Jan/Feb 2007)"
93 points Robert Parker: "Graham is another great port house, producing one of the deepest-colored and sweetest styles of vintage port. Along with Taylor and Fonseca, Graham has probably been the most consistent producer of great port in the post- World War II era. Their tawnys are quite good rather than exceptional, but their vintage ports are truly sublime and sumptuous. The 1970 is a monumental vintage port and one of the greats of the vintage. It begs to be drunk now, although it will last for at least another two decades. (Jan 1989)"
19/20 points Richard Mayson (The World of Fine Wine): "More pinkish in hue than the Taylor, if very slightly paler; rich, classic extra-dark chocolate character (80% cocoa solids!) on both nose and palate, very sweet and opulent in the Graham style, full and smooth, with broad, ripe tannins building on to a towering finish. Continuing full and broad. An underappreciated classic, as good as anything from 1963 or 1966. This will last a lifetime! (Issue #33; 2011)"
5 stars, Michael Broadbent's Pocket Vintage Wine Companion: "The Symington's first vintage after purchase from the Graham family. A superb wine: fragrant, flowery bouquet and flavour. Sweet of course. Drink: Now-beyond 2015. Last tasted Sept 2006."
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RP 93
Portugal
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Port
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5 stars, Michael Broadbent's Pocket Vintage Wine Companion: "Twenty, always admiring, notes. Fairly deep with mature, red-brown rim; very rich, well developed bouquet opening up beautifully; sweet, marvellous length, spicy finish. Lovely wine. Last tasted Oct 2006. Now-2025."
93 points Robert Parker: "Graham is another great port house, producing one of the deepest-colored and sweetest styles of vintage port. Along with Taylor and Fonseca, Graham has probably been the most consistent producer of great port in the post- World War II era. Their tawnys are quite good rather than exceptional, but their vintage ports are truly sublime and sumptuous."
18/20 points Richard Mayson (The World of Fine Wine): "Mid-deep, still youthful in color, with a pinkish rim; opulent, spicy, floral aromas, still quite tight knit; rich but firm, solid and quite weighty, rich dark-chocolate finish--I wrote '70% cocoa solids' for this. Surely one of the best wines from a variable vintage. (Issue #33; 2011)"
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