2000 グラハムス　ヴィンテージ・ポート

The 2000 growing season is known for quality over quantity. A mild, dry winter led to early bud burst before April and May brought unusual amounts of rain. This caused disruption to fruit set and a small harvest, but summer delivered some stability with good weather stretching right into September and through the harvest, ultimately with excellent fruit quality and fermentations under near ideal conditions.

RM
Strangely withdrawn on the nose, though perhaps just in a phase – it’s much better on the palate with fresh berry fruit, firm tannins and lovely overall depth. Balanced, not especially big, but very nicely structured.

SJ
Lush and majestic palate. Indulgently concentrated but well balanced, with cooked black fruit, chocolate and nutmeg spice. Incredibly long, with many years ahead.

DW
This is a full, ripe, sweet, juicy and expressive example with blueberry appeal, leather/ spice notes and freshness, as well as notable tannic tension.

Richard Mayson, Shane Jones, Demetri Walters MW, decanter.com (October 2022)