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Graham’s Vintage Port 2000
Graham’s Vintage Port 2000
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Graham’s Vintage Port 2000
Producer: Graham's | Region: Douro Valley, Portugal
Vintage: 2000 | Style: Vintage Port (Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz & traditional Douro varieties)
Drinking Window: 2015–2050+ | Aging Potential: 40–50+ years
The Wine
The 2000 vintage marked the first declared vintage Port of the new millennium and is widely regarded as a classic. Graham’s 2000 combines power, richness, and opulence with remarkable structure and longevity.
Known for its plush house style, Graham’s produced a deeply concentrated, expressive Port in 2000. It offers exceptional depth of fruit, firm tannins, and the balance required for decades of cellaring.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Intense aromas of blackberry, cassis, and black cherry layered with violets, dark chocolate, and hints of spice.
Palate: Full-bodied and richly textured, with dense dark fruit, velvety tannins, and notes of cocoa, plum, and black pepper. Balanced sweetness and vibrant acidity provide lift and precision.
Finish: Long, powerful, and persistent, with lingering dark fruit and chocolate nuances.
Producer Details
Founded in 1820, Graham’s is one of the Douro’s most prestigious Port houses, renowned for its rich and opulent style. The estate sources fruit from top vineyards including Quinta dos Malvedos and Quinta do Tua, ensuring exceptional quality in declared vintage years.
Wine Details
Vinification: Traditional foot-treading in lagares; aged approximately two years in large oak casks before bottling
Alcohol Content: ~20% ABV
Cellaring: Decant before serving. Drinking beautifully now, but will continue to evolve and gain complexity through 2050 and beyond
Food Pairing Suggestions
Ideal with:
– Stilton or blue cheeses
– Dark chocolate desserts
– Walnut tart
– After-dinner sipping on its own
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