1999 Graham's Quinta dos Malvedos

The 1999 is a little alcoholic and hot on the nose and does not have the same delineation as the 2006, however, the palate is better. Full-bodied and very rich, it is furnished with quite thick, succulent tannins that combine beautifully with the veneer of rich creme de cassis and kirsch mingling with fresh dates. It is an opulent Quinta dos Malvedos that should mature with style over the next 20 or 30 years. Drink now-2035. Tasted October 2011. Importer: Premium Port Wines Inc., San Francisco, CA; tel. (415) 554-9920