This 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port was produced from grapes sourced from Graham’s four vineyard estates located in various prime sites in the mountainous Douro Valley. The 2020 LBV can be enjoyed anytime and pairs wonderfully with dark chocolate desserts as well as cured cheeses like Cheddar and Manchego.
Lifted, aromatic floral scents range from rose and orange blossom to honeysuckle and just the faintest trace of mint. Following the initial floral veil, red fruit aromas rise gradually to complement the initial floral impressions. On the palate, intense red fruit flavours form a first wave with tingling, peppery tannins providing a supporting role. Bright acidity offers amazing freshness and vitality.
Serve at room temperature. Once open enjoy within 4-6 weeks.
This wine has been matured in wood in the Graham’s 1890 lodge for five years after which it was bottled ready for drinking. Late Bottled vintages, as the term implies, are bottled later than classic Vintage Ports (the latter after two years). The Graham’s 2019 can be enjoyed anytime and pairs wonderfully with dark chocolate desserts as well as semi-cured and cured cheeses like Cheddar and Manchego. Once open, the wine will keep in good condition for several weeks.
