Graham’s 2017 Late Bottled Vintage Port
What do the Winnipeg Jets and Port wine have in common? More than you think.
The Winnipeg Jets are a big, heavy, team that is reflective of the city they play in. Vintage Port has defined wine in the Douro region of Portugal for over 200 years. This pairing might not be for everyone as both the Winnipeg Jets and Port are an acquired taste, but for those who love them there’s nothing better.
Warm up during Jets games this winter while sipping on this Late Bottle 2017 Port – it will be the best way to find out for yourself what the Jets and Port have in common.
Wine Details
From the winery:
Complex, youthful, and expressive, our 2017 Late Bottled Vintage offers vintage-quality wine that is ready to enjoy now.
About
Our LBVs are matured in wood for five years prior to being bottled ready for drinking. The Graham’s 2017 can be enjoyed anytime and pairs wonderfully with dark chocolate desserts as well as semi-cured and cured cheeses like Cheddar and Manchego.
Tasting
A lovely honeysuckle fragrance as well as hints of mint, often present in Graham’s wines, along with bright, attractive tropical fruit notes in the background. Sumptuous ripe black fruit flavours on the palate combining with hints of kirsch. The fine-grained tannins give the wine balance and structure, whilst good acidity underscores the wine’s freshness.
Serving
Serve at room temperature. Once open enjoy within 4-6 weeks.
Wine Stats
Alcohol: 20% vol.
Total acidity: 4.70 g/L (tartaric acid)
Baumé: 3.7°
pH: 3.55
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