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Graham's 2000, 2000

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This was a landmark wine for Graham's, not only being the first Vintage of a new millennium, but being the first Vintage wine to enjoy the extraordinary results achieved by the new robotic 'lagares' at Malvedos in the inaugural year of the remodelled winery. Significant also was the decision to include a rather larger proportion of mature Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional from Vila Velha, a classic riverside Quinta a short distance downstream from Malvedos, and some spectacular old vine lots from Vale de Malhadas in the Upper Douro. These wines each from family-owned Quintas were used to reinforce the predominant component from Malvedos and the traditional excellence of the Rio Torto lots from Lages, to produce a rounded and even blend in the hallmark rich Graham style.

The blend displays many of the typical Graham aromas of ripe plum and 'esteva' (gum cistus) and is pleasantly smooth on the palate despite its youth. It is full and rich in the mouth with fresh blackberry and red plum notes. Despite the hallmark Graham sweetness in the mouth the finish is long and clean.

94/100 Robert Parker
98/100 Wine Spectator
Wine Spectator's 2003 Top 100: Graham's Vintage Port 2000 ranked 9th in this elite list of the world's best wines.

Clive Coates 18.5/20

Graham is a shining example of an established Port house pushing the boat out to make even better wines through better viticulture and wine-making methodology. This is the greatest young Vintage Port from Graham I have ever tasted, and perhaps it will be better in the long term than the legendary 1948. It smells like freshly picked orchids, with loads of ripe, clean fruit and then turns full-bodied, medium-sweet and very powerful in the mouth with big velvety tannins. It lasts for minutes on your palate. There's great balance and class to this young Vintage port. Best after 2014. Score: 98/100 James Suckling

Aromatically this was a bit reticent, but some coaxing allowed the red fruit notes to emerge. Medium weight and seemingly more vinous than either the 2003 or 2007. Smoky and spicy black cherry, cocoa and eucalyptus flavors melded beautifully. The 2000 is still very tannic and will support long term cellaring, improving for many years and showing more grip than either previous Port. Drink now or cellar through the middle decades of the century. A gorgeous young Vintage Port, it deserved more hours in decanter and it would have performed even better. But why quibble about a great Graham’s like this? Score: 94+/100
Roy Hersh www.fortheloveofport.com

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9/27/2013 - WINEANDSWORDS LIKES THIS WINE: 94 Points
Opened around 9/15 and done around 9/21. Nice complexity with up front notes of cigar and cedar, fresh and dried fruit. Great balance and a wonderful series of flavour shifts in the mouth. Long finish; satisfying.
Held up for all the days it was open.... This one should be in your cellar if you like port.
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This was a landmark wine for Graham's, not only being the first Vintage of a new millennium, but being the first Vintage wine to enjoy the extraordinary results achieved by the new robotic 'lagares' at Malvedos in the inaugural year of the remodelled winery. Significant also was the decision to include a rather larger proportion of mature Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional from Vila Velha, a classic riverside Quinta a short distance downstream from Malvedos, and some spectacular old vine lots from Vale de Malhadas in the Upper Douro. These wines each from family-owned Quintas were used to reinforce the predominant component from Malvedos and the traditional excellence of the Rio Torto lots from Lages, to produce a rounded and even blend in the hallmark rich Graham style.

The blend displays many of the typical Graham aromas of ripe plum and 'esteva' (gum cistus) and is pleasantly smooth on the palate despite its youth. It is full and rich in the mouth with fresh blackberry and red plum notes. Despite the hallmark Graham sweetness in the mouth the finish is long and clean.

94/100 Robert Parker
98/100 Wine Spectator
Wine Spectator's 2003 Top 100: Graham's Vintage Port 2000 ranked 9th in this elite list of the world's best wines.

Clive Coates 18.5/20

Graham is a shining example of an established Port house pushing the boat out to make even better wines through better viticulture and wine-making methodology. This is the greatest young Vintage Port from Graham I have ever tasted, and perhaps it will be better in the long term than the legendary 1948. It smells like freshly picked orchids, with loads of ripe, clean fruit and then turns full-bodied, medium-sweet and very powerful in the mouth with big velvety tannins. It lasts for minutes on your palate. There's great balance and class to this young Vintage port. Best after 2014. Score: 98/100 James Suckling

Aromatically this was a bit reticent, but some coaxing allowed the red fruit notes to emerge. Medium weight and seemingly more vinous than either the 2003 or 2007. Smoky and spicy black cherry, cocoa and eucalyptus flavors melded beautifully. The 2000 is still very tannic and will support long term cellaring, improving for many years and showing more grip than either previous Port. Drink now or cellar through the middle decades of the century. A gorgeous young Vintage Port, it deserved more hours in decanter and it would have performed even better. But why quibble about a great Graham’s like this? Score: 94+/100
Roy Hersh www.fortheloveofport.com

One of many fine Cellartracker notes:
9/27/2013 - WINEANDSWORDS LIKES THIS WINE: 94 Points
Opened around 9/15 and done around 9/21. Nice complexity with up front notes of cigar and cedar, fresh and dried fruit. Great balance and a wonderful series of flavour shifts in the mouth. Long finish; satisfying.
Held up for all the days it was open.... This one should be in your cellar if you like port.
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Item ID:

174329

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Graham's 2000

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1 bottles, 75cl each

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Fortified

Country / Region:

Australia, South Australia

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£15.00 within the UK
From SN15, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
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