dav182 Novice taster
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Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 1:54 pm Post subject: GRAHAMS MALVEDOS 1990 |
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GRAHAMS MALVEDOS 1990
Sweet, full bodied and showing signs of maturity. This 1990 centenary vintage from a rigorous grape selection for the final blend is richly conentrated and beautifully balanced with notes of pepper, blackberries and violets to the fore. Time will open up further nuances and temper power with precision.
Quinta dos Malvedos is rated among the finest vineyard properties in the Alto Douro. It lies on the north bank of the River Douro and its south-facing vineyards and very consistent climate ensure that in nearly every year the property will produce wines of first-class quality. The whole vineyard has the highest 'A' classification awarded by the controlling authorities.
In 'declared' Vintage years the wines of Malvedos form the fundamental part of the blend which makes up Graham's Vintage Ports. In many other years when there is not enough top quality wine for Graham's to declare a Vintage, the wine of Malvedos is nevertheless so fine that it is bottled on its own, unblended, when two years old and left to mature in bottle like other Vintage Ports. Unlike declared Vintages, Malvedos Vintage Port is normally only shipped when ready for drinking by which time it is usually at least ten years old, although it continues to improve for many years more.
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An excellent Port that was recommended on another site:
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