1980 Graham

[flash_uk]

We gathered to see how the ports of five major houses from the early 80s were faring.

Links:

• Review of the event;
• ◊ Dow 1980; ◊ Warre 1980; ◊ Graham 1980; ◊ Fonseca 1980; ◊ Taylor 1980;
• ◊ Dow 1983; ◊ Warre 1983; ◊ Graham 1983; ◊ Fonseca 1983; ◊ Taylor 1983;
• ◊ Dow 1985; ◊ Warre 1985; ◊ Graham 1985; ◊ Fonseca 1985; ◊ Taylor 1985;
• Placemats (and parameters by which made);
• Food order;
• Planning and arrangements;

[flash_uk]

70% opacity, deep dark red. Rich red fruits on the nose. Rich, full, tannic, rounded. Great structure. Lovely red fruit, strawberries. My second favourite of the night.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Deep red with a rich appearance, 80% opaque. Modest nose showing some restrained fruit. Balanced entry, sweet and nicely rounded with modest fruit and lots of tannins. The fruit carries through to the mid-palate and develops some herbal nuances. Very pleasant aftertaste with herbaceous fruit and a lovely finish. This is nice port. 90/100.

[jdaw1]

G80. Dark-red, 75% opaque. Nose of dark sweets. Dark fruited; still closed; too young.