1958 Graham’s Quinta dos Malvedos Vintage Port
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:50 pm
1958 Graham’s Malvedos Vintage Port:
Showing pretty much the same color as the 1957 was the only thing these two had in common. The ’58 had a beautiful rose pedal and violet nose which captivated me. With its sweet fresh fruit this delivered a better bodied and balanced Port than the 1957. I enjoyed the elegant finish that seem to caress the throat and again noted some cigar box which came late on the finish. It seemed a divided group, with some preferring the 1957 and some this one. Quite funny to read how on October 5, 1958 Ronald Symington wrote, “I think possibly in the better districts some quite good wines will be made but I doubt if any will be outstanding.” Looks like Malvedos made the cut! 92 Points
Showing pretty much the same color as the 1957 was the only thing these two had in common. The ’58 had a beautiful rose pedal and violet nose which captivated me. With its sweet fresh fruit this delivered a better bodied and balanced Port than the 1957. I enjoyed the elegant finish that seem to caress the throat and again noted some cigar box which came late on the finish. It seemed a divided group, with some preferring the 1957 and some this one. Quite funny to read how on October 5, 1958 Ronald Symington wrote, “I think possibly in the better districts some quite good wines will be made but I doubt if any will be outstanding.” Looks like Malvedos made the cut! 92 Points