This wine captures the beginning of a journey – from apprentice to cellar master. It celebrates the profound knowledge of the vineyards and the mastery of tasting, which are essential requisites for crafting Graham’s exceptional wood-aged ports. At the time of the 1997 harvest, Graham’s current Head Winemaker, Charles Symington, was apprenticed to his father, Peter. Over 25 years later, Charles has selected the remaining casks for limited bottling. Taste: The wood ageing is reflected in the delicate almond and marzipan notes. Bright red fruit flavours, rounded by cask-ageing but still fresh and vital with an underlying citric acidity which gives the wine balance and poise. Satisfyingly long aftertaste with a subtle combination of walnuts, tea and tobacco. Appearance: Deep orange-brown. Aroma: Quince marmalade with traces of vanilla and soft caramel and hints of honey and raisins.