Mature red colour with a pink edge; 40% opaque. Nothing on the nose other than some harsh cranberry, but this is very faint. Light bodied entry but a delicious and fragrant mid-palate with lots of light fruit. Delicate candied cherry and tobacco on the palate. A lovely aftertaste full of typical Graham's Christmas Cake, but sweet and rather light. Lingering and lovely finish with a sweet jelly-bean finish. Too many gaps to show as a great port; perhaps this was under-decanted. 88/100. 19-Dec-17. Decanted 5 hours.
Top Ports in 2022: Quinta do Noval Nacional 1931. I have never drunk such a wonderful bottle of Port. I cried with joy.
2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports, except a good bottle of Fonseca 1927. Wow!
