W. & J. Graham's
History of W. & J. Graham's
Graham's, established in 1820, is a renowned Port wine producer situated in Portugal's Douro Valley. Recognized globally for its exceptional Vintage Ports and aged Tawny Ports, Graham's is celebrated for its commitment to tradition, meticulous vineyard selection, and winemaking craftsmanship, resulting in Ports of remarkable complexity, elegance, and balance.
Portugal, W. & J. Graham's is one of the most illustrious names in the Port wine industry. The brothers, originally from Scotland, began their journey as textile merchants but their passion for business and fine wine led them to the Douro Valley. Their dedication to quality and integrity quickly established Graham's reputation as a leading producer of outstanding Port wines, with its ports gracing the tables of discerning diners across Europe.
The turning point in Graham's history came in 1890 with the acquisition of Quinta dos Malvedos, a vineyard that would become the cornerstone of Graham's reputation for producing ports of exceptional quality. This tradition continued into the 20th century, even as the company changed hands. In 1970, the Symington Family, themselves with a rich legacy in the Port industry, acquired Graham's, ensuring the continuation of the meticulous craftsmanship and innovative spirit that defined Graham's. Today, five Symington cousins share responsibility for every aspect of the company and personally make Graham’s wines. Their commitment to preserving the time-honored winemaking techniques and dedication to producing high-quality Port wines is a testament to the legacy of William and John Graham.
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Quinta dos Malvedos Vintage Port
1965 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2012 | 2015 | 2018 | 2019
Graham's Vintage Port
1955 | 1960 | 1963 | 1966 | 1970 | 1977 | 1980 1983 | 1985 | 1991 | 1994 1997 | 2000 | 2003 | 2007 | 2011 | 2016 | 2017 | 2020
The Stone Terraces Vintage Port
2011 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017and more
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Graham's Ports, whether it's their Tawny, Ruby, or Vintage Ports, are celebrated for their remarkable concentration of flavors, profound complexity, and a distinctively luscious character. They exhibit a rich and powerful fruitiness, with prevalent notes of ripe plums, blackberries, and red cherries, underpinned by hints of dark chocolate, warm spices, and a touch of exotic wood.
The Tawny Ports are noted for their elegance and sophistication, with flavors evolving into a complex amalgamation of dried fruits, nuts, and caramel with aging, offering a harmonious balance between the natural sweetness and the vibrant acidity. The Ruby Ports, on the other hand, maintain their vibrant, dark fruit character and freshness, exhibiting a more straightforward, fruit-forward style.
The crown jewel in Graham's portfolio, their Vintage Ports, are renowned for their extraordinary depth and muscular structure. Graham’s Vintage Ports are known for their opulent style, complexity and balance. When young they are purple-black with expressive floral aromas of as well as eucalyptus and mint fragrance. On the palate, Graham’s Vintages are seductive and hedonistic displaying an array of black fruit and liquorice, underscored by polished, weighty tannins coated in focused, lithe fruit. Graham’s Vintages have impressive structure and poise and are long-lived wines.ss, with prevalent notes of ripe plums, blackberries, and red cherries, underpinned by hints of dark chocolate, warm spices, and a touch of exotic wood.
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Quinta dos Malvedos, Quinta do Tua, Quinta da Vila Velha and Quinta do Vale de Malhadas Quinta do Tua
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