Graham's Lbv 2018
| Category: | Fortified Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Port Wines |
| Producer: | Graham's |
| Label Name: | Lbv |
| Vintage: | 2018 |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Region: | Douro |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 20% |
| Grape(s): | Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Sousão, Alicante Bouschet, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Amarela. |
| Acidity: | 3 |
| Sweetness: | 5 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 4 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 93 points; James Suckling 92 points
Tasting Note
Rich blackcurrant, blackberry and plum with dried mint/eucalyptus, rock-rose florals, cocoa and licorice; plush, fresh fruit, soft ripe tannins and a lithe, slightly grippy finish.
Food Pairing
Blue cheeses (Stilton), mature cheddar, dark chocolate desserts, chocolate tart, roasted game, duck; Asian: red-braised pork (hong shao rou), char siu, rich soy-braised beef.
Production Method
Grapes fermented and fortified with grape spirit; matured in wood (cask) for ~5–6 years before bottling as an LBV.
Vineyard Info
Produced by W & J Graham (Symington family owners); blends fruit from Graham's Douro vineyards, longstanding Port house founded 1820.
Delivery is typically completed within 5–7 business days from the date payment is received.
