2008 Graham’s Malvedos Vintage Port (Cask Sample):
I first must state that Paul Symington hand carried this over for the tasting. It is a “work-in-progress” sample and may or may not be the final blend. So this tasting note is only for this bottle and may or may not represent future bottles. (post script - this blend was chosen as the one they bottled)
Wow a lovely nose of pure violets that is so seductive. This blend is 60% Touriga Nacional and for about a ½ second after you sip it you think it will be a soft Port. Then it just hammers your mouth with massive fruit, tannins, and acidity. I felt like I went a round with Mike Tyson. Plenty of chocolate on the long finish cap off such great potential in this Port. We all loved this one and did our best to convince Paul this was the one to bottle. Again my notes state “Closer to 95.” 93-95
2008 Graham’s Quinta dos Malvedos Vintage Port -- Cask Sample
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2008 Graham’s Quinta dos Malvedos Vintage Port -- Cask Sample
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