1983 Grahams Vintage Port
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 11:48 pm
Seems that somehow the 83 Ports I have always are backup wines to the 85, 77, or earlier ports. Nevertheless, my brother in law was due to arrive and had expressed on many occasions an interest in port but realistically had had at most a LBV.
To remedy this tragedy I pulled a Grahams 83. Decanted at 10:30 am, rebottled at 6pm and tasted at 7:30pm that night. Silky and wonderful, some plum (not stewed)and red fruit, the alcohol had blown off completely. My brother in law was a convert.
I had tasted this wine when opened and it seemed light. Picked up considerable weight over the hours in the cellar and was a very nice and smooth treat for the evening.
Jay.
To remedy this tragedy I pulled a Grahams 83. Decanted at 10:30 am, rebottled at 6pm and tasted at 7:30pm that night. Silky and wonderful, some plum (not stewed)and red fruit, the alcohol had blown off completely. My brother in law was a convert.
I had tasted this wine when opened and it seemed light. Picked up considerable weight over the hours in the cellar and was a very nice and smooth treat for the evening.
Jay.