Graham’s 30 YO Tawny Port, Douro

A step up on the tawny ladder, reflected by the paler tawny colour and copperish tones on the rim; a touch singed on the nose with roasted coffee and an undertone of crème brûlée on the nose and palate (queimada in Portuguese). Concentrated butterscotch sweetness, a touch honeyed but not cloying as the acidity cuts in and offsets this, leading to a long, beautifully poised finish.

97 points Richard Mayson, Decanter

Dried cherries, plums and candied fruit with some figs on the nose. Light toffee, too. Medium-to full-bodied, very sweet and layered with dried fruit, smoked wood, caramel and hints of stems. Some dried earth and salted nuts. Very complex. Drink now.

96 points James Suckling

Remarkably, this is able to show age and long cask aging, but the flavor is still here: figs and honey, balanced out with burnt caramel aged acidity and a rich (but not sweet) finish. Excellent, top quality aged tawny.

95 points Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast 

Thirty years of patient ageing in seasoned oak barrels transforms fine Port into something rather magical, and Graham's is one of the great masters of the art. Founded in 1820 and owned by the Symington family since 1970, this historic house has spent generations perfecting its aged Tawnies. Head winemaker Charles Symington oversees the family's winemaking, drawing on the steep schist terraces of the Douro Valley to create Ports of remarkable richness and elegance.

Glowing amber tawny with burnished copper and golden reflections. Dried apricot, caramelised orange peel and roasted walnuts mingle with toffee, cinnamon, fig and delicate coffee notes. Beautifully mellow and silky, with concentrated flavours balanced by a lovely thread of freshness. The finish seems to linger forever, revealing toasted almonds, warm spice and a delicious suggestion of salted caramel.

Magnificent with Portuguese almond tart, crème brûlée with orange zest, or roasted figs with mascarpone and pistachios. Equally wonderful on its own after dinner, slightly chilled.

Cellaring: Ready to enjoy now. Aged Tawny Port is matured before bottling and does not require further cellaring. No decanting necessary.