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Six Grapes NV Graham's Reserve Porto

Submitted by Bob Bacchus on Fri, 2010-02-12 19:45

It’s a very tasty port. Very unlike many ruby ports I've tasted that seem to have than substantial oak time. Very reminiscent of the Llano Port reported on earlier. But in this case, a less harsh variety.

It’s a cloudy, bright if rather if somewhat opaque violet colored wine, with more than just a bit of structure to it. It’s not like most ruby ports I’ve tasted as it’s not particularly harsh. As a matter of fact, it’s rather smooth and highly drinkable. There are some current and berry notes for your palette and nose and perhaps a bit of chocolate at the end too. There is a good balance and a medium finish. Considering it’s sweetness, a pre or post dinner wine.
But highly drinkable….

A better choice might be: 
Llano Estacado NV Port

Wine Reviewed:

Six Grapes, NV

Our Rating: 67
Grade: A-
Price: $15

Winery: Symington Family Estates
Region: Oporto
Country: Portugal

Alcohol: 19.5% by volume
Bottle: 750 ml.
Closure: Natural Cork

Varietal(s): Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, tina Roriz, Tina, Borroca, Tina Amarela, Tinto Cao
Imported by: Premium Port Wines, San Francisco California.

Bottle Blurb:
"Six Grapes" is one of Grahams's orginal Port brands, derving its name from the traditoinal cask markings use to denote the fniest wines in the lodge from each harvest.

Once the wines are slected for Graham's classic Vintage Ports, a further selection is made of the richest young wines of superior quality to be used in the blend to produce Six Grapes.