More than five hundred people, gathered with a purpose: to discover and taste some of the most iconic offerings from Graham’s portfolio. This was the scene observed in Viborg, Denmark, where, earlier this month, Dahls Vinhandel – a Danish wine retailer, partner of Graham’s – celebrated its fortieth anniversary. The occasion served as the backdrop for organizing the largest Port wine tasting event ever, which saw the participation of 536 people and thus secured the entry of the renowned Port wine house – owned by Symington Family Estates – into the Guinness World Records.

The planning of this achievement was led by Gustavo Devesas, regional manager of Symington in Northern Europe, who selected some of the brand’s key references for the event. Graham’s The Tawny, Tawny 20 Years, Graham’s Six Grapes, and Quinta dos Malvedos Vintage 2012 wines were among the options available to the over 500 participants. Joanne Brent, Guinness World Records adjudicator, attended the celebration to witness the “largest Port wine tasting” ever recorded, surpassing the previous record of 293 people at the Lisbon Bar Show. Johnny Symington, chairman of the Symington group, also witnessed the feat, highlighting “the unique ability of Port wine to bring people together, anywhere in the world.”

In addition to a wine tasting that will go down in history, the occasion of Dahls Vinhandel’s 40th anniversary also featured a dinner. The preparation of the various dishes for the guests involved the participation of six restaurants from the Viborg region, including a taste of Portuguese cuisine. Ann-Kristin, a Danish chef residing in Lisbon, was challenged to prepare bacalhau à Brás for the attendees and thus complemented a demonstration to the Nordic public of the finest Portuguese cuisine.