Grahams Crusted 2015 Portugal Port Wine 75 cl 20%

Unfiltered and unfined, made the way Port was made before modern cellar technology, Crusted 2015 quietly matures in its bottle. The sediment that slowly forms in the glass is the proof that nothing has been stripped from the wine along the way.

Expert's Description

Graham's Crusted 2015 Portugal Port is a Portuguese Crusted Port from the Douro Valley, bottled without filtration in 2015 and poured at 20%.

Crusted is a blend of high-quality young Ports from different harvest years, bottled without fining or filtration in the year stated on the label — in this case, 2015. Because the wine isn't filtered, it naturally forms a sediment, a 'crust', in the bottle, which gives the style its name.

After bottling, Graham's Crusted is aged for at least three to four years at Graham's 1890 Lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia before release. This extended bottle ageing gives the wine a maturity closer to a Vintage Port than most other Ruby styles, though without the single-estate or single-harvest signature.

The style is one of the last in Graham's range still made the way Port was produced in the 19th century, making it a fitting choice for anyone wanting to taste a historic production method without paying for a declared vintage.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers ripe cherries, blackcurrant and dark forest berries, spiced with a touch of eucalyptus and fresh mint.

Palate

The palate is concentrated and layered, with dark fruit, a hint of spice and a firmness that reveals the extended bottle ageing.

Finish

The finish is long and dry, closing with a last suggestion of menthol and dark chocolate.

Specifications

Name: Graham's Crusted 2015 Portugal Port
Winery: Graham's
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Crusted Port
ABV: 20%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Oak cask, then bottle matured
Vintage: 2015
EAN no.: 5010867402430
Serving suggestion: Decant carefully before serving to separate the sediment, and serve at 16-18°C with dark chocolate or game

Flavour Profile

Intense · Dark fruit · Mineral · Oak-touched

Did You Know?

Because Crusted isn't filtered, it forms a natural sediment in the bottle — hence the name. That makes it one of the few Ports in Graham's regular range that requires decanting before serving, just like a declared Vintage Port.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Graham's Crusted 2015 Portugal Port

Why is the wine called Crusted?

The name comes from the sediment — a 'crust' — that naturally forms in the bottle because the wine is bottled without fining or filtration.

Should Crusted 2015 be decanted before serving?

Yes, careful decanting is recommended to separate the wine from the sediment, just as you would with a Vintage Port.

Can the bottle be kept longer, or should it be drunk now?

It can certainly be enjoyed now, but it can also continue developing in the bottle for several more years thanks to its solid structure and the sediment that keeps maturing the wine.

What's the difference between Crusted and a declared Vintage Port?

Crusted is a blend of several harvest years, while a Vintage Port comes exclusively from a single, exceptional year. Both, however, are bottled unfiltered and develop sediment in the bottle.

What food pairs well with Crusted 2015?

Its dark, concentrated style pairs well with dark chocolate, game and mature cheeses such as Stilton.