Graham’s Port launches an exclusive 80 Year Old Tawny Port for the first time

Graham’s Port has just announced the launch of its first 80 Year Old Tawny Port, a very rare and historic edition that marks not only the brand’s 200th anniversary but also the 80th birthday of Peter Symington, an essential figure in the family that has led the Douro house for generations. This launch follows the new category officially recognised by the Douro and Port Wine Institute (IVDP) in January this year.
Limited to just 600 bottles, Graham’s 80 Year Old Tawny represents a remarkable achievement in Portuguese oenology, being made with wines dating back to the 1940s, including examples from the Second World War era. It was carefully created by Charles Symington, master taster and co-CEO of Symington Family Estates, as a tribute to his father, Peter Symington, and his remarkable career dedicated to Port.
“Several of the wines that make up this special blend date back to the 40s. The decades they have spent ageing have resulted in a truly magnificent old Port,” says Charles Symington. ‘It was a privilege to mark my father’s 80th birthday with this outstanding wine and now it’s an honour to share it with the world.’

The wine has a creamy, luxurious texture, with notes of caramel, tangerine, quince, praline and vanilla, ending in a long finish with hints of toasted caramel, tobacco and black tea. The subtle acidity gives it freshness and balance, further heightening the complexity and sophistication of this edition.
Visually striking, the packaging design is inspired by the long-lived trees and plants that inhabit the Douro Valley, symbolising the time, memory and longevity shared between the wine and the landscape that saw it born. Graham’s 80 Year Old Tawny now joins the brand’s distinguished range of Aged Tawnies – which already included the 40 and 50 Years – and will be available at a recommended retail price of 2,000 euros (75cl).
Founded in 1820, Graham’s is an unavoidable reference in the world of Port Wine, with special emphasis on its iconic Vintage wines, but also on the innovation and excellence that characterise the production of its Tawnies. Based in the historic cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia, where more than 3,500 oak casks are housed and where the prestigious Vinum restaurant is located, Graham’s continues to establish itself as a major name in the Douro and the world.
More information at: www.grahams-port.com or on the brand’s social networks.

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