This is the 5th release of a Colheita Port (SIngle Harvest Tawny) from the Symington family. A gorgeous wine from an unusual Vintage, onctuous with lovely acidity and focus. The perfect pairing with cuban leaves.
Roy Hersh 94 (2015-08-03):"Individually numbered bottles were released earlier this year, from nearly 1/3 of the casks of this Port originally vinified by Peter Symington; just two years after the family purchased Graham's. Medium maple color, offering a distinctive bouquet of tangerine, caramel, honey, glove leather, raisin and fig notes. Medium-weight and with a seductively unctuous mouthfeel, this Tawny is loaded with cleansing acidity that provides ample structure and verve. The dried apricot, prune and tangy-sweet interplay combine to create a luscious, warm and multi-layered flavor profile. The Graham's 1972 is a fine wood-aged Port which presents a sweet torched sugar nuance together with a chestnut infused finish of excellent length.
Vintage: 1972
Alcohol content: 20%
Volume: 75 cl
Grapes: Blend of traditional grapes from the Douro
Cellaring: drink or keep for a few decades
Serving: 13 to 14 C
Last: 6 to 8 weeks after opening
Pairing: Like any Tawny Port this 72 will match all kinds of desserts such as a creme brûlée or an almond tart. It may also be served as a digestive with or without a cigar.
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