1982 Graham Single Harvest Tawny (bottled 2018)

[jdaw1]

In honour of the forthcoming nuptials of Prince Henry of Wales KCVO and Miss Rachel Meghan Markle, we gathered on Tuesday 15^th May 2018 to drink ‘Port Fit for a (New) Duchess’, the theme being an echo of Port Fit for a Queen enjoyed on the occasion of Her Majesty’s reign exceeding that of Victoria.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1911 Unknown (TC);
• 1960 Sandeman (AHB);
• 1960 Offley (WPS);
• 1960 Croft (IDJ);
• 1960 Quinta do Noval (DRL);
• 1960 Dow (THRA);
• 1960 Fonseca (TC);
• 1968 Graham Malvedos (SCD);
• 1970 Sandeman (CA);
• 1970 Fonseca (DRT);
• 1970 Dow magnum (JDAW + his guest DEA);
• 1970 Graham magnum (CPR);
• 1982 Graham Single Harvest Tawny, several × 20cl (TAJS);
• 1968 Sandeman (CA);
• The food order;
• The placemats (and parameters by which made);
• Planning and arrangements.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Bottled in 20cl in 2018, a commemorative bottling to celebrate the marriage of HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Pale olive-brown, 20% opaque. A lovely nose of toffee and coffee. Sweet orange water entry with hints of coffee and surprising tannins showing on the palate. A soft brown sugar finish make up a light and delicate port. 86/100. Tasted 15-May-18. Decanted 2 hours.