Graham other_regions

Graham other_regionsA candidate for wine of the vintage, the 2007 Grahams Vintage Port is complete in every way. Opaque purple colored, it offers up an ethereal perfume of smoke, mineral, Asian spices, incense, an amalgam of ripe black fruits, and a hint of chocolate in the background. This leads to a dense, super rich, plush, opulent wine that hides its structure under all the fruit. Vibrant, impeccably balanced, and exceptionally lengthy, it will easily age for another

It's a totally brilliant wine bristling with energy

The most mineral-driven of this year's set of Ermitage bottlings from Chapoutier

The medium-bodied palate delivers supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity

It feels as if it underwent a warmer or longer maceration than its peers

An outstanding wine

Once again

resulting in extra concentration and richness

Vérité's 2015 La Joie is deep

Although Gaja is easily the most glamorous winery in Piedmont

2011 and 2012 have been very dry years

It was particularly closed on the first pours

In its youth