Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Port
Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Port is a 20% ABV non-vintage Reserve Ruby port in a 750mL bottle — from W. & J. Graham's five quintas in Portugal's Douro Valley, aged 1–2 years in seasoned wooden vats and bottled young to preserve fresh black-fruit character, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 20% (some listings 19.5% — bottle read pending)
- Size: 750mL (T-cap closure — no corkscrew needed)
- Style: Reserve Ruby Port — non-vintage, bottled ready to drink
- Aging: 1–2 years in seasoned wooden barrels/vats at the Vila Nova de Gaia lodge (official tech sheet)
- Origin: Douro Valley, Portugal — Quinta dos Malvedos, Quinta do Tua, Quinta das Lages, Quinta da Vila Velha, Quinta do Vale de Malhadas
- House: W. & J. Graham's, founded 1820; Symington family since 1970
- Awards: 95 points, Decanter (via retailer); "An iconic brand… lifted and fresh" — Mark Squires, Wine Advocate (via official site)
The Barrel Mark That Meant Vintage Quality
In the 1800s, Graham's winemakers marked their barrels with one to six grape symbols — six grapes meant the wine had Vintage Port potential. Bottled under that mark since the early 1900s, Six Grapes is the house's Reserve Ruby: fruit from the same five quintas behind Graham's Vintage Ports — Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and more — aged briefly in seasoned wood, then bottled young so nothing dulls the black fruit. It drinks like a vintage port's little brother, at a fraction of the price. Explore W. & J. Graham's, browse our dessert wine shelf, or shop more fine wine.
Tasting Notes
Full-bodied and fresh — ripe blackberry, black cherry, and plum over chocolate and warm spice, with the lifted, vibrant character that defines Graham's house style. Long, fruit-driven finish.
How to Enjoy
Serve slightly cool (12–16°C); no decanting needed. Once open it keeps up to ~8 weeks stored upright. Classic with dark chocolate desserts and mature or blue cheeses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What style of port is Graham's Six Grapes?
A Reserve Ruby Port — blended, aged 1–2 years in seasoned wood, and bottled young to preserve fresh black-fruit character. Full-bodied and ready to drink.
Does Six Grapes need decanting or aging?
No — it is bottled ready to drink and needs no further aging. Serve slightly cool; no decanter required.
Why is it called "Six Grapes"?
In the 19th century, Graham's winemakers graded barrels with one to six grape symbols — six grapes marked lots with Vintage Port potential. The name honors that code.
Vintage pedigree, everyday price — add Graham's Six Grapes to your cart at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.