Grahams Six Grapes Portvin Portugal 75 cl 20%

Six bunches of grapes chalked onto a cask in the cellar were once a simple mark of quality. Today, those same six bunches have become the symbol of Graham's best-known Reserve Port.

Expert's Description

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

The name comes from an old practice in Graham's cellars, where the best casks were historically marked with six chalked bunches of grapes to highlight their quality. James Symington revived the style in the 1970s as a permanent part of the house's range, and Six Grapes has been Graham's signature wine ever since.

The wine is a blend of grapes from several of Graham's estates in the Douro Valley and is aged in cask longer than the house's Fine Ruby, giving it a fuller, more complex flavour without compromising the fresh berry fruit.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers fresh blackcurrant, blackberry and liquorice, with a touch of dark chocolate.

Palate

The palate is full-bodied and well-structured, with spiced blackberry and cassis carried by soft tannins.

Finish

The finish is long and rounded, closing with a last suggestion of black pepper.

Specifications

Name: Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Port
Winery: Graham's
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Reserve Ruby Port
ABV: 20%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Oak cask
EAN no.: 5010867400245
Serving suggestion: Serve at 16-18°C, ideally with blue cheese or dark chocolate

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Blackberry · Spiced · Rounded

Did You Know?

For many years, Six Grapes was an internal quality mark in Graham's cellars before being revived as a standalone bottled wine in the 1970s — today it's one of the best-selling Reserve Ports from the Douro Valley.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Port

Why is the wine called Six Grapes?

The name comes from an old tradition in Graham's cellars, where the best casks were marked with six chalked bunches of grapes to highlight their quality.

How does Six Grapes differ from Fine Ruby?

Six Grapes is a Reserve style with longer cask ageing and a fuller, more complex flavour, while Fine Ruby is the house's lighter, more straightforward Ruby expression.

Should Six Grapes be served cold?

It's best enjoyed at room temperature or lightly chilled, around 16-18°C.

Does Six Grapes make a good gift?

Yes, as Graham's best-known Reserve Port, it's a solid and recognisable choice as a gift for Port lovers.

What food pairs well with Six Grapes?

It pairs well with blue cheese, dark chocolate or a simple dessert with dark berries.