{"product_id":"grahams-2017-vintage-port-375ml-half-bottle-touriga-nacional-touriga-franca-douro-valley-portugal-97-points-wine-advocate-97-points-james-suckling","title":"Graham’s 2017 Vintage Port Douro Portugal 375ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 2017 Graham's Vintage Port is one of the most universally celebrated declarations of the 21st century — and the critical consensus behind that assessment is unusually broad and unusually emphatic. Wine Advocate awarded it 97 Points, calling it \"lush and inviting\" with \"authoritative cut\" and projecting a drinking window stretching to 2055. James Suckling awarded it 97 Points, describing it as \"amazing aromas of crushed blackberry and blueberry, stems and rose petal\" with \"ultra-fine tannins\" and \"intense richness of crushed berries, chocolate, hazelnut and coffee.\" Neal Martin of Vinous awarded 95 Points, praising it as \"a beautifully crafted Graham's\" whose \"multi-layered fruit fans out without a care in the world.\" Jancis Robinson scored it 18.5 out of 20.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFour of the world's most respected wine voices. Four outstanding scores. A single vintage. A single producer whose family has been making Port since 1820.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 2017 vintage itself is the foundation of all this recognition. The Douro Valley experienced its warmest, driest growing season in living memory — harvest beginning on August 28, the earliest ever recorded in the Symington family's 137-year history as Port producers. Yields were reduced by a third compared to the previous year, among the lowest of the century so far. The result was small, perfectly concentrated grape bunches of extraordinary condition — producing wines of exceptional intensity, structure, freshness, and aromatic complexity that the critics agree will develop for decades. The 375ml half bottle format makes this landmark declaration accessible at the table for two — the ideal format for a serious Port without the commitment of a full bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eW. \u0026amp; J. Graham's was founded in 1820 by brothers William and John Graham — two young Scots who arrived in Porto as cloth merchants and became Port shippers almost by accident, having accepted a consignment of Port as payment for a debt. What they recognized in that first shipment was the beginning of a two-century relationship with the Douro Valley that has produced some of the greatest Ports in history, including legendary declarations in 1927, 1935, 1945, 1970, and 2000. The company was acquired by the Symington family in 1970 — themselves one of Port's most historic and distinguished families, with roots in the trade traceable to 1652 — and has operated as the crown jewel of the Symington portfolio ever since, under the direct stewardship of fourth and fifth generation family members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGraham's owns four estate vineyards across the Upper Douro and Douro Superior totaling 201 hectares — Quinta dos Malvedos, Quinta do Tua, Quinta da Vila Velha, and Quinta do Vale de Malhadas — each contributing distinct character to the house's Vintage declarations. Quinta dos Malvedos is the heart of the 2017 Vintage Port: a dramatic, north-facing estate in the Douro Superior whose old vine parcels and specific terroir exposure contributed the concentrated, deep fruit character that defines this declaration's personality. The north-facing exposition provided critical protection from the extreme 2017 summer heat, preserving natural acidity and aromatic complexity in the fruit while the dramatic heat built concentration in the skins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 2017 blend is composed of 35% Touriga Nacional and 47% Touriga Franca — with the remaining 18% drawn from a range of traditional Douro varieties, including contributions from old vine plots across the estate — carrying 113 grams per liter of residual sugar, characteristic of Graham's house style of generous, fruit-forward Vintage Port balanced by considerable tannic structure. The Touriga Franca was particularly early ripening in 2017, contributing the aromatic expressiveness and flamboyant character that Vinous's Neal Martin found most distinctive about this declaration relative to other 2017 shipper releases. Total production was 5,250 cases — reduced by a third compared to the prior year due to the dramatically low 2017 yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate — 97 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Lush and inviting, with waves of cassis, melted red licorice, plum preserves and boysenberry reduction coursing through, carried by a velvety structure that lets this flow wonderfully. Flashes of apple wood and tar score the finish, which ends with authoritative cut. This is serious. Best from 2035 through 2055.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 97 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Amazing aromas of crushed blackberry and blueberry, stems and rose petal. Entrancing. Full-bodied, very tight and powerful with ultra-fine tannins. Intense richness of crushed berries, chocolate, hazelnut and coffee. Try after 2026.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous (Neal Martin) — 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e \"An expressive nose, a mélange of red and black fruit, fig jam, dates and touches of clove, aromatics that are very seductive. The palate is medium-bodied with very supple tannins — hints of espresso and cloves tincture the multi-layered fruit that veers towards black rather than red. The finish fans out without a care in the world. A beautifully crafted Graham's. Drink 2027–2070.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson — 18.5 \/ 20\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Mayson — 18+ \/ 20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, complex, and arrestingly aromatic — the 2017 vintage's extraordinary concentration immediately apparent. Blackberry and dark plum lead with vivid intensity, followed quickly by bergamot — the distinctive citrus floral note that is Graham's most recognizable aromatic signature — alongside boysenberry, cassis, and crushed blueberry. Fig jam, dates, and a whisper of dried plum add a richer, more concentrated dimension beneath the primary fruit. Rose petal and violet add elegant floral lift, while clove, espresso, and a thread of sweet tobacco emerge as the nose develops with air. A hint of cistus and eucalyptus from the Malvedos terroir adds a wild herb complexity that is distinctly Upper Douro in character. Rich, layered, and deeply captivating from the first pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied, velvety, and built for the long term. Waves of cassis, black cherry, boysenberry, and melted red licorice fill the palate with the generous, concentrated fruit character that defines Graham's house style — lush and inviting at its core, yet structured by the considerable tannic architecture that the 2017 vintage delivered. The tannins are ultra-fine in texture but present in substantial quantity — chewy, persistent, and entirely promising for the decades of development ahead. Plum preserves and dark fruit deepen through the mid-palate alongside espresso, clove, and a subtle chocolate richness. The acidity is precisely calibrated — searing through the tannins and fruit sweetness with a freshness that defines the 2017 vintage's greatest achievement: concentration without heaviness, power without clumsiness. The residual sugar is generous but perfectly integrated into the structure, adding richness without cloying sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long, authoritative, and multi-layered. Flashes of applewood and tar from the Douro terroir cut through the fruit sweetness in the finish — adding a savory mineral dimension that gives the close genuine intellectual complexity. Dark fruit, clove, espresso, and a thread of smoky oak tannin fade gradually and gracefully, with the bergamot floral note returning faintly at the very end. The finish is, as Wine Advocate noted, \"authoritative\" — and that is exactly the right word. This is a Port that ends with the confidence of something that knows it will be even better in twenty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDouro DOC — Vintage Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e375ml half bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eW. \u0026amp; J. Graham's (est. 1820) — Symington Family Estates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eQuinta dos Malvedos — Upper Douro Superior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e35% Touriga Nacional · 47% Touriga Franca · 18% traditional Douro varieties (including old vines)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e113 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAugust 28, 2017 — earliest in Symington family history\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYields\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOne-third below previous year — among lowest of the century\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e5,250 cases total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eClassic Douro Vintage Port — flamboyant, aromatic, fruit-forward, structured for multi-decade cellaring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBlackberry, dark plum, bergamot, boysenberry, cassis, fig jam, dates, rose petal, clove, espresso, chocolate, applewood, tar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDrink from 2027 through 2055–2070\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWine Advocate 97 · James Suckling 97 · Vinous Neal Martin 95 · Jancis Robinson 18.5\/20 · Richard Mayson 18+\/20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing \u0026amp; Occasion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eVintage Port of this stature should be decanted — ideally two to three hours before serving in a wide-bottomed decanter, allowing the wine to breathe and any sediment to settle. Serve at approximately 16–18°C in a generous white wine glass that allows the bergamot and dark fruit aromatics to open fully. The 375ml half bottle is ideal for two people at the conclusion of a serious dinner. Classic pairings include Stilton and other strong blue cheeses, aged Cheddar, dark chocolate, walnut tart, crème brûlée, and fresh walnuts. The Wine Advocate's drinking window of 2035–2055 suggests that those opening the 375ml now are drinking it at the beginning of its arc — rewarding but not yet at peak complexity. Cellar remaining bottles with confidence for 10 to 30 years of further development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43751282540610,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Grahams_2017_Vintage_Port_375ml_Half_Bottle_Touriga_Nacional_Touriga_Franca_Douro_Valley_Portugal_97_Points_Wine_Advocate_97_Points_James_Suckling.jpg?v=1778885450","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/grahams-2017-vintage-port-375ml-half-bottle-touriga-nacional-touriga-franca-douro-valley-portugal-97-points-wine-advocate-97-points-james-suckling","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}