93 pts – Wine Advocate
Blackberries, licorice, and melted asphalt stand out in this full-bodied, beautifully made vintage port’s moderately intense bouquet. It is not one of the great Graham’s ports, and is less sweet than normal, but it is full-bodied, rich, concentrated, and impressive. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2025. – WA, RP (1/2000)
90 pts – Wine Spectator
90 pts – Vinous
Deep, saturated ruby. Subtle, complex, lively aromas of blackberry, flowers, licorice, spices and mint. Rich, supple and concentrated, if not as supersweet or densely structured as some outstanding recent vintages of Graham. But this nicely balanced port boasts lovely mouthwatering vinosity and enough backbone for medium-term aging. Finishes spicy and very long, with strong black fruit flavors. An easygoing style of Graham.- Stephen Tanzer (05/2000)
