Graham’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port 75cl

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Between the mountains and the coast, on fertile clay soils, is Bairrada (barro is Portuguese for clay). From cool, green Galicia and the snow-capped Pyrenees in the north, via the parched central plateau, to sandy, sunny Andalucia in the south, the Spanish landscape is very diverse. Taylor’s blends its magnificent 20 year old tawny Ports from its extensive reserves of old cask aged Ports matured in the firm’s cool and tranquil cellars (known as ‘lodges’) in Oporto on Portugal’s Atlantic coast. Don't pair this wine with dessert; it demandscheeses, and not necessarily Stilton - goat's cheese and sheep's cheese willboth respond. Petersham Cellar is a wine merchant that promotes an ever-evolving hand selected and carefully sourced selection of fine and rare wines from the most incredible regions of the world.

This relates to the average number of years they have spent maturing in barrels before they are finally bottled. Ethereal and mellow on thepalate, it boasts flavours of toffee and caramel, burnt orange and raisins,dried plums, hazelnuts and a savoury hint of mushroom on the finish. NID cookie, set by Google, is used for advertising purposes; to limit the number of times the user sees an ad, to mute unwanted ads, and to measure the effectiveness of ads.Gradually, it sheds the deep red 'ruby' colour of its youth, taking on the alluring and seductive amber hue known as 'tawny. It's managed by head winemaker David Guimaraens who is from the 6th generation of the family involved in the wine business. They own several well-known brands of Port, and since 1999 have been producing table wines from the Douro. A wine of high quality, made by blending wines of different harvests to achieve the array of sensory qualities. This rich and inviting bouquet is further enhanced by subtle oak nuances, a testament to the influence of the wooden casks in which it matured.

Excellent with soft cheeses such as brie, and a superb dessert wine, particularly with dishes made with coffee or almonds.Supporting the artisan wine world through passion for innovation, diversity, and authenticity in wine. The additional years of ageing produce a fine balance between the rich, raisiny fruit and the nutty, honeyed finish - a taste to linger over. Available by the bottle or case, your wine gift will be individually tailored with a personal message, tasting notes and vintage description. Over many years of ageing, the Port wine gradually takes on its characteristic amber ‘tawny’ colour, slowly developing the complex mellow flavours and the smooth luscious palate which are the hallmarks of this style of port.

We love the toffee/vanilla orange rind nose; the attack is opulent and complex offering up spicy, nutty, fiery, tea flavours with a delicious mellow vanilla finish. White ports are produced the same way as red ports, except that they use white grapes – Donzelinho Branco, Esgana-Cão, Folgasão, Gouveio, Malvasia Fina, Rabigato and Viosinho.It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without the prior consent of Waitrose Limited nor without due acknowledgement. Here, over many years of ageing, the Port wine gradually takes on its characteristic amber ‘tawny’ colour, slowly developing the complex mellow flavours and the smooth luscious palate which are the hallmarks of this style of port. Best served around 18 degrees (Chill in the fridge for a few minutes), its lovely to pair with dark bitter chocolate, or with a mature Gouda. This Tawny is a true masterpiece, with a bouquet that offers a captivating and complex array of aromas.

North of Bucelas, on the Atlantic west coast lies the strip of rolling countryside that contains nine separate DOCs under the umbrella name of Lisboa. The Churchill's 20 Year Old Tawny is filtered and ready to drink now, so there's no need to decant and once opened it will keep well for up to one month. The company also manages more than 1,200 hectares of wildlife sanctuaries, which provide habitats for species including wild boar and birds of prey, and maintain 92 kilometres of stone terraces, which are classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Please always read the labels, warnings, and directions provided with the product before using or consuming a product. The wine received its name, "port", in the latter half of the 17th century from the seaport city of Porto at the mouth of the Douro River, where much of the product was brought to market or for export to other countries in Europe. They mention that it has a nice flavour, it is not too sweet or brandy-like, and has a much greater depth and variety of flavours. As a Tawny is already finished fermenting, it'll have a decent shelf life (6 months) as well, though you'll be forgiven for drinking it a lot quicker than that.