Ten years in oak casks in Vila Nova de Gaia is enough for a Port to shift from young and fruity toward mature and nutty, without losing its freshness entirely. Graham's 10 Year Old Tawny lands right at the point where the two sides meet.
Expert's Description
Graham's 10 Year Old Tawny Port is a Portuguese Aged Tawny Port from the Douro Valley, aged in oak casks for around 10 years and bottled at 20%.
As with the house's other aged Tawny Ports, the 10 years is an average expression of a blend of casks of varying ages, put together by Graham's cellar master so the overall wine matches the age stated on the label.
The Port is aged oxidatively, where slow contact with air through the wood gives it its characteristic tawny colour and a flavour that moves from fresh fruit toward roasted nuts and dried fruit.
Tasting Notes
Nose
The nose offers roasted almonds, honey and figs, with a light suggestion of caramel.
Palate
The palate is rich and mature, with fruit cake, caramel and a fine spiced finish that ties it all together.
Finish
The finish is long, closing with a last touch of sweet caramel and a hint of cinnamon.
Specifications
Name: Graham's 10 Year Old Tawny Port
Winery: Graham's
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Aged Tawny Port
ABV: 20%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Oak cask (approx. 10 years)
EAN no.: 5010867410220
Serving suggestion: Serve lightly chilled at 12-14°C, ideally with almonds, figs or fruit cake
Flavour Profile
Roasted almonds · Caramel · Fig · Rounded
Did You Know?
Ten years in cask gives just enough time for the fresh berry fruit to give way to nutty and dried-fruit notes, without the Port losing the light freshness that still marks a younger age indication than 20 or 30 years.
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