2017 Graham's - Porto Vintage Port--HALF BOTTLE (375ml)

The 375ml format of Graham’s 2017 Vintage Port delivers two precise pours of a declared Douro Valley harvest, combining immediate aromatic depth with proven cellaring capacity. This half bottle accommodates both immediate enjoyment and long-term storage, allowing enthusiasts to secure an early allocation of a standout vintage without committing to a standard 750ml volume.

Tasting Notes

The bouquet reveals concentrated blackberry preserve, ripe fig, and dried violet, evolving into savoury layers of wet slate, cinnamon bark, and cured tobacco. Structured, velvety tannins cradle a dense core of dark plum and mocha, while integrated acidity prevents any cloying heaviness. The finish extends past one minute with recurring accents of unsweetened cocoa, toasted cedar, and a subtle saline minerality tied to older vineyard terraces.

Serving & Pairing Guide

Serve at 60–65°F (16–18°C). Allow the wine to rest in a decanter for 90 to 120 minutes before pouring to soften tannic grip and release complex terroir markers. Compatible with 36-month aged Manchego or Parmigiano-Reggiano, bittersweet dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), salted almonds, and slowly braised beef short ribs or rosemary-roasted duck.

If partially consumed, recork tightly and store upright in a cool environment; the reduced liquid-to-air ratio slows oxidation better than larger formats, keeping remaining contents fresh for up to three weeks. Keep unopened bottles stored horizontally at 54–58°F with steady humidity to preserve cork saturation and support another 20 years of controlled evolution.