Grahams Six Grapes Portvin Portugal 20 cl 20%

Before it had a name, it had a mark: six bunches of grapes chalked onto the finest casks in Graham's lodge, singling out the wine destined for something better.

Expert's Description

Graham's Six Grapes Reserve is a Portuguese Reserve Ruby Port from the Douro Valley, matured in oak casks and bottled at 20% in a 20 cl miniature bottle.

The Port is a blend of several vintages, selected for their depth of fruit and colour and matured for longer than Graham's basic ruby style, without reaching the age of a true tawny. The style sits between young and old: darker and more concentrated than a basic ruby, but built to be enjoyed without decades of patience.

Graham's was founded in 1820 by brothers William and John Graham and has belonged to the Symington family's Port houses since 1970. Six Grapes takes its name from the six bunches of grapes historically chalked onto the finest casks in the lodge, marking the wine chosen for the house's best blend.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is seductive and rich, with ripe plums, cherries and dark chocolate, backed by blackberry and liquorice.

Palate

The palate is complex, with silky tannins carrying spiced blackberry, cassis, blueberry and cherry, alongside black pepper and a touch of spice.

Finish

The finish is long and satiny, closing on ripe black figs and dark chocolate.

Specifications

Name: Graham's Six Grapes Reserve
Winery: Graham's
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Reserve Ruby Port
ABV: 20%
Size: 20 CL
Ageing: Oak casks
Serving suggestion: Serve at 16-18°C in a Port glass, ideally with dark chocolate or blue cheese

Flavour Profile

Rich · Dark Fruit · Silky · Spiced

Did You Know?

The name Six Grapes comes from an old lodge tradition: tasters would mark the finest casks with six bunches of grapes drawn in chalk, singling out the wine destined for Graham's best blend. The mark eventually became the name of this reserve Port itself.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Graham's Six Grapes Reserve

What does Graham's Six Grapes Reserve taste like?

It offers ripe plums, cherries and dark chocolate, with a complex palate of spiced blackberry, cassis and black pepper, and a long, satiny finish.

At what temperature and in what glass should it be served?

Best at 16-18°C in a Port glass, ideally to round off a meal.

What pairs well with Graham's Six Grapes Reserve?

Dark chocolate, blue cheese and berry-based desserts work well alongside the Port's full, dark fruit.

Where does the name Six Grapes come from?

The name comes from an old tradition where the finest casks in Graham's lodge were marked with six chalked bunches of grapes to single them out for the house's best blend.

How long does an opened bottle keep?

It can easily last a couple of weeks after opening if recorked and stored somewhere cool and dark.

What is Graham's history?

The house was founded in 1820 by brothers William and John Graham and has belonged to the Symington family since 1970, who run several well-known Port houses in the Douro Valley.