Tawny Port - W.J. Graham s
W. & J. Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port is harmony in the bottle. This 20 Year Old is the fruit of the Master Blender's tireless efforts to create a wine that is the perfect blend of young and mature Ports. The beautiful garnet color with golden highlights is the prelude to a broad bouquet of dried and ripe fruit. But it's the palate that makes it irresistible; rich, smooth, and velvety, it is perfectly balanced with a long, lingering finish.
Type: Fortified Wine
Denomination: Porto DO
Origin: Portugal
Grape varieties: Touriga Franca - Tinta Roriz - Tinto Cão - Tinta Francisca - Tinta Amarela -Sousão - Touriga Nacional and other native typologies
Alcohol Content: 20%
Format: 75cl with Gift Box
Allergens: Sulphites
Glass: Sautern
Serving temperature: 12 - 14°C
Tasting Notes: Garnet red in color with golden highlights. On the nose, it presents an exceptional array of aromas, including the characteristic aromas of ripe and dried fruit, exquisitely softened by maturation. On the palate, it is perfectly balanced, rich, velvety, and juicy, closing with an elegant and persistent finish.
Pairings: Served slightly chilled, it can be an excellent aperitif, while when paired with a good dark chocolate, it's one of the best sipping wines. Perfect with blue cheeses and sponge cake desserts.
The Cellar: The history of the W. & J. Graham's winery spans well over two centuries, during which the two families who wrote its pages have been renowned for their ability to produce exceptional Port wines. The Grahams' adventure with Portuguese wine began with brothers William and John, textile merchants, who in the early 1820s, decided to accept barrels of Port wine as payment. This also sparked a thriving wine trade with Scotland, their homeland. Some seventy years later, in 1890, they had the vision to expand their business by investing directly in the vineyards and land of the Douro Valley. They purchased the Quinta dos Malvedos property, home to the area's finest grapes. That same year, the famous Graham's Lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia was opened, used to store barrels and mature Port wines according to their style. Today, the Graham's family name remains only associated with the company's historic brand, but the winery is actually owned and managed by another Scottish family: the Symingtons. They acquired the property in 1970, an exceptional vintage considered by all experts to be one of the finest in the history of Port. The Symingtons also have a century-long history in the Douro Valley, ensuring that the tradition and pioneering spirit of their founders are maintained in their Port production. Moreover, the company remains the only winery still owned by a single Anglo-Saxon family.
