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On Tuesday 14th May 2024, as arranged by Martin C., at the Boot & Flogger, some of the obvious suspects tasted a vertical of Graham.

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• Review of the evening as a whole;
• Tasting notes:
  • 1942 Graham;
  • 1945 Graham;
  • 1948 Graham;
  • 1955 Graham;
  • 1960 Graham;
  • 1963 Graham;
  • 1966 Graham;
  • 1970 Graham;
  • 1975 Graham;
  • 1977 Graham;
  • 1980 Graham;
  • 1983 Graham;
  • 1985 Graham;
  • 1991 Graham;
  • 1994 Graham;
  • 1997 Graham;
  • 2000 Graham;
  • 2003 Graham;
• The placemats;
• Planning and arrangements.

Opened and double-decanted at 07.30.

Fabulous inviting rich ruby. Beautiful mouthfeel and fruit. Really very good port indeed.

G77: red-pink, 30% opaque. Nose had maraschino cherries. Different to all older bottles: intensely maraschino, with slight spearmint. The contrast in style was very great.

Graham 1977, the oldest of the wines which are rose-red in colour rather than burnt ochre; 50% opaque. Muted nose showing a little fruit; spiced and lovely. Restrained on the palate but delivers a fabulous aftertaste and finish, full of aniseed and cranberry. Generous acidity making for a wine which is bright and lively. Mature Port, but only just. 91/100. Double-decanted 11 hours and 20 minutes.

G77. Med light ruby in color. Look very pretty in the glass. Nose is reticent with only a little soft red fruit discernable. Palate is pleasing, but also not very complex. Tannins are relatively faint. 93 points.

45% opacity, mature red. Lovely nose, cherry, menthol. Round and sweet, chewy cherries.