Graham's : Vintage Port 2000

Characteristics and tasting tips for Graham's Vintage Port 2000

Tasting

Nose
The nose exudes delicious fragrances of ripe plum and "esteva" (rockrose gum).

Palate
Full and lively, the palate charms with its sweetness and lingering aromas of blackberry and red plum, which carry through to a precise, persistent finish.

Serving

For optimal enjoyment, serve between 12°C and 15°C after decanting for 20 to 30 minutes.

Food and wine pairings

This cuvée pairs perfectly with chocolate desserts.

The richness and indulgence of a Vintage Port

The estate

Founded in 1820 and acquired by the Symington family in 1970, the W&J Graham’s Port house is today the only independent British Port house.

Graham’s was one of the first houses to acquire its own vineyards in the Douro Valley, within the Duriense region of north-western Portugal, and it also demonstrates its pioneering spirit through a constant pursuit of perfection and the modernisation of its viticulture and winemaking methods.

Graham’s crafts Ports renowned far beyond its borders for their finesse, aromatic richness and concentration.

The wine

Produced only in exceptional years, Vintage Ports are the most refined and distinctive signature of Graham’s, an essential Portuguese house.

The vintage

The dry winter led to early budburst, but the rains in April and May slowed the vines' development and delayed flowering, resulting in poor fruit set and a small harvest. Despite moderate temperatures over the summer, ripening accelerated in September. The grapes were in excellent condition at harvest time, yielding high-quality fruit rich in sugar. Fermentation conditions were almost perfect, producing aromatic musts and promising wines for this vintage.

Blend

Port blend.