Description and Reviews:
Graham’s 1997 Vintage Port opens with a wonderfully expressive nose, bursting with lush blackberries, ripe plums, and violets, underpinned by the classic Graham’s signature of rich, chocolatey depth. Now fully mature but still carrying remarkable vitality, the aromatics are layered with hints of liquorice, cedar, and a touch of warm spice.
On the palate, this is a powerful yet beautifully rounded Vintage Port. The 1997 showcases velvety tannins and a concentration of black fruit that has mellowed into notes of dried fig, kirsch, and dark cocoa. The structure is still firm, offering a gentle grip that frames the wine’s natural sweetness without overwhelming its finesse.
The finish is long, silky, and warming, revealing touches of spice, mocha, and nutty complexity that linger long after each sip. This is a vintage that has entered its prime drinking window, where richness, maturity, and harmony come together seamlessly.
Perfect for enjoying alongside blue cheeses, dark chocolate desserts, or simply savoured on its own as a contemplative after-dinner glass. A superb example of Graham’s craftsmanship—classic, generous, and deeply satisfying.
Reviews: “Blackberries, liquorice, and melted asphalt stand out in this full-bodied, beautifully made vintage ports moderately intense bouquet…it is full-bodied, rich, concentrated and impressive.”
Robert Parker , Parker’s Wine Buying Guide, Sixth Edition 2003
"Plum and blackberry on the nose, with hints of dried violets. Wet earth. Full-bodied, medium-sweet, very chewy and rich. Long and caressing. Very layered and structured. Much better than I remember. Impressive."
James Suckling , Wine Spectator 2007
