Quinta do Infantado Vintage 2004

 Quinta do Infantado Vintage 2004

The colour was a really dark ruby with just a touch of fruit on the nose. There was little sign of oxidation which probably reflects on the quality of the cork that was used. Wines made from the Douro grape varieties vary from some which are spicy through to those where fruit flavours are more predominant. To start with this port was very much in of the spicy variety. However this mellowed as the hours went by to allow the underlying fruit flavours to come through. So to conclude we ended up with a rich spicy port with subtle underlying jammy fruit flavours.

Sandeman 20 Year Old Tawny Bottled In 2025

 Sandeman 20 Year Old Tawny Bottled In 2025

Clear rich amber colour with a slight red tinge. Alcohol was predominant on the nose with hints of citrus and oak.This wasn't a particularly rich example of this style having the finesse that I usually associate with colheitas. That being said it has a lovely harmony of subtle flavours with a dry oakiness being predominant over sweet dried fruits and nuts with a hint of citrus. Being approachable it won't be long before you have to pour yourself a second glass. 

Quinta do Tedo Vintage 2004

 Quinta do Tedo Vintage 2004

Clear deep red colour with a hint of brown amber and jammy fruits on the nose. Tasting revealed a sweet plummy port with just the right amount of spice to balance with the sweetness. There was no great depth but it was pleasant drinking because the jammy fruits were so well balanced with the sharpness of the spice flavours.

Graham's 30 Year Old Tawny Bottled In 2025

 Graham's 30 Year Old Tawny Bottled In 2025

There was a clear brown colour with an amber rim. The nose was noticeably rich combining honey scents with oak. Tasting revealed a really full bodied and long lasting port that was quite sweet but it needed to be to carry all those deep rich and complex oak flavours. In addition there was burnt orange, dried fruits and hazelnut present. This is a port to indulge on those special occasions when you need to spoil yourself a wee bit.

Graham's Six Grapes Vila Velha Special Edition

 Graham's Six Grapes Vila Velha Special Edition

There was a very deep ruby colour with a purple tinge at the rim. The nose was plummy but also there were hints of garden herb scents present. Tasting revealed a full bodied sweet and fruity wine. The fruit was tempered with a good bit of spice giving a satisfying finish. There was quite a lot of tannin present so I am guessing this had had around 5 to 6 years of aging. I can understand where it is coming from being a big fan of the standard six grapes offering. However to me it was reminiscent of sampling young vintage port so I do wonder what would happen if you gave it another 10 years in the bottle. 

Graham's Single Harvest Tawny 1997 Bottled In 2023

 Graham's Single Harvest Tawny 1997 Bottled In 2023

The colour was a clear brownish amber with lots of dried fruit notes on the nose. Tasting revealed quite a slight flavour. I know colheita ports usually have more finesse than those of deliminated age being unblended but I was expecting more character from this offering. Yes the dried fruits and oak were there but it was all a bit too subtle for my liking. Knowing the huge stocks of tawny port that Graham's hold I am sure there will be releases to come that are more to my expectations.

Graham's 20 Year Old Port Bottled In 2025

 Graham's 20 Year Old Port Bottled In 2025

This had a moderate tawny colour mixing amber with deeper brown elements. There was also a hint of residual redness. The nose was sweet and oaky. On tasting a full bodied port was revealed which was long lasting in mouth. The sweetness allowed a harmonious expression of citrus fruits, dried fruits, nuts and dry oak.

We recently tried the Graham's 30 year old at twice the price of this 20 year old. I can only conclude by saying that the 20 year old stacks up well so if you want a real treat bag yourself two bottles of 20 year old instead of one 30 year old.