W. & J. Graham's Blend No. 5 White Port

W. & J. Graham's Blend No. 5 White Port is an exceptionally fresh, crisp, and cutting-edge non-vintage white Port specifically designed to innovate the category and elevate the world of modern mixology. Breaking away from traditional, heavily oxidized wood-aged expressions, this contemporary blend is crafted from premium green grapes that are meticulously hand-picked and cold-fermented in small batches to maximize their vibrant fruity and floral characteristics. To capture its ultra-fresh vitality, the wine is fortified with neutral grape spirit to stop fermentation and is bottled within a mere three months of harvest, bypassing any extensive aging. In the glass, it exhibits a brilliant clarity with a very faint, pale greenish-yellow tinge. The highly expressive and perfumed nose opens with an inviting bouquet of ripe white grapes, fresh peach, and citrus blossoms, seamlessly layered with notes of lemongrass, acacia honey, and subtle mint. On the palate, this medium-dry white Port strikes an impeccable, mouthwatering balance between natural grape sweetness and a crisp line of zesty lime-forward acidity. It delivers a delicious, juicy core of stone fruit and crisp citrus flavors over a light, refreshing mouthfeel, resolving into a remarkably clean, crisp, and fruit-forward finish that makes it an excellent standalone sipper or the ultimate, vibrant alternative to premium spirits when mixed with tonic.

Food Pairing:

Pairs perfectly with salted almonds, green olives, lemon-herb goat cheese, prosciutto-wrapped melon slices, crispy potato chips, or fresh fruit tarts.