1970 Graham

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Alex Bridgeman
Fonseca 1966
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1970 Graham

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1970 Graham. From Andy Milner’s cellar. Decanted 1 hour. Vibrant rose red, 40% opaque. Glorious nose, floral yet so full of fruit. Wonderful mouthfuls of fruit on the palate, surprisingly tight with a little tannin still on the youthful palate — just crammed full of fruit! Lingering reduction of redcurrant and loganberry. Simply delicious and rather stunning. 94/100. Drunk on 12-Dec-2024 in tribute to Andy Milner at the 2024 Port Forum Christmas Tasting of The Unknown Shipper and His Peculiar Friends.
Top Ports in 2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.

2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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MigSU
Graham’s Malvedos 1996
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Re: 1970 Graham

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Sounds incredibly youthful (in a good way) for a 54 year old wine!
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winesecretary
Taylor Quinta de Vargellas 1987
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Re: 1970 Graham

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Licorice note on nose so strong it's almost burnt rubber. Youthful, not too dry. Beautiful condition. Violets, late. We raised our glasses.
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