TN: 2008 Graham Quinta dos Malvedos Vintage Port
Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 12:13 am
Decant: 12 hours - A trial blend. A glass staining and opaque purple colour. Paul Symongton described the nose as "blue violets" and explained it was a very desirable scent, which predicted a lovely cinnamon tone in the future of the wine. Blueberries and floral perfumes dominated the nose. The texture in the mouth was very soft with fruit and floral tones dominating the initial impact and palate flavours. The tannins are soft and mostly hidden by the fruit but show clearly with air and on the finish. Is this going to be an early maturing wine with the elegance seen in the older wines tasted. 89/100. 89 points