Graham's - "The Stone Terraces", 2015 Vintage Port

Description

*** Wines sold "In Bond" or En Primeur: Are not available for immediate delivery & Storage charges apply. Duty and VAT must be paid separately before delivery can take place.***

What is En Primeur?

The Symington family is pleased to announce a limited release of 400 cases of Vintage Port from its Stone Terraces vineyards, which occupy just 2.9 hectares of its iconic Quinta dos Malvedos, of which the total area under vine is 90 hectares. Acquired in 1890, this property is acknowledged to be in one of the Upper Douro Valley’s most favourable sites. It has been the source of some of the greatest Vintage Ports ever made.

The Stone Terraces vineyard at Quinta dos Malvedos produced an extraordinary wine in 2015. The grapes were picked by hand over the weekend of the 12th/13th of September, a couple of days before substantial rain fell across the Douro Valley, and were subsequently fermented in lagares at the estate’s own small winery. Yields were incredibly low at just 0.82 kg per vine and several hours of treading over the following days delivered a magnificent wine with sublime floral aromas of violets.


SCORES & REVIEWS

***93 Points- James Suckling***

This is a single vineyard port from the farm of Quinta do Malvedos. Smells like ink with a dark and earth aroma. Spicy. Dried flowers. Full and rich with a slightly drier edge to this. Nice finish with dusty tannins. A beauty already with only 400 cases made. This really grows on you. Long finish. Drink from 2023 onward. *James Suckling*


Sublime floral essence; bouquet of roses and violets – gorgeous. Discreet hint of toffee. Exudes finesse. Superb opulence on the palate, whilst not overbearing. Reveals a palate of riches with mineral freshness and some peppery spice. Supremely refined, elegant and balanced. Divine.
*Tasted from cask samples, Symington tasting room, March 2017*

Condition

EXCELLENT CONDITION. EN PRIMEUR OFFER- PRICES SHOWN ARE IN BOND- A DISCOUNT CODE CANNOT BE APPLIED ON THIS PRODUCT