1970 Graham

Tasting notes for individual Ports, with an index sorted by vintage and alphabetically.
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1970 Graham

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G70, bottled by Harvey’s, brought DRT, ☦ Russian cross: decanted 07:30. Dark red, 70% opaque. Nose of red cherry. Taste soft, with mint. Full bodied. Mint very strong, and heat mid-palate. Fine port.
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Bottled by Harvey's. Mid red colour; 50% opaque. Hollow nose, with some lifted tones that come over as slight VA but is still moderately attractive. Medium-bodied on the palate, with plenty of flavours that develop well. Dry, black chocolate tannins over luscious (but one-dimensional) fruit that sits in a slightly watery texture. Tannisn become dry but acidity provides some focus. There is a good dose of acidity on the palate, a good volume finish and a great length. 85/100.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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