Grahams 20 år Tawny Port Wine Portugal 20 cl 20%

Twenty years in oak gives a tawny its golden hue and a touch of nut and orange peel – enough time to grow complex, yet still young enough to surprise with freshness.

Expert's Description

Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port is a Portuguese aged Tawny Port from the Douro Valley, matured in oak casks for an average of 20 years and bottled at 20% in a half bottle.

The Port is a blend of several vintages, composed to hit a consistent style every time the house bottles it. Long ageing in oak gives the colour its golden, tawny hue and replaces the fresh berry fruit of a young Port with nuts, caramel and dried orange peel.

Graham's Port was founded in 1820 by brothers William and John Graham and has belonged to the Symington family's portfolio of Port houses in the Douro Valley since 1970. This 20 year old tawny is sold in a 37.5 cl bottle, a practical format for those who want to try the aged style without opening a full 75 cl bottle.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose has a characteristic nutty note, combined with mature, medium-aged fruit and a touch of orange peel.

Palate

The palate is rich, softly sweet and full, with toffee, caramel, burnt orange and raisins, carried by a well-balanced structure.

Finish

The finish is long and elegant, with a last touch of dried plums and a faint, earthy, mushroom-like depth.

Specifications

Name: Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port
Winery: Graham's
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Tawny Port
ABV: 20%
Size: 37.5 CL
Ageing: Oak casks, average 20 years
EAN no.: 5010867401297
Serving suggestion: Serve at 14-16°C in a Port glass, ideally with blue cheese or nuts

Flavour Profile

Nutty · Golden · Round · Elegant

Did You Know?

This 20 year old tawny comes in a 37.5 cl half bottle for a reason: an already oxidatively aged Port like this one holds up far better after opening than a young, fruity Port, and the smaller format makes it easier to enjoy a glass at a time without the bottle standing open too long.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port

What does Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port taste like?

It has a nutty nose with mature fruit and orange peel. The palate is rich and softly sweet with toffee and caramel, while the finish is long with a touch of dried plums.

At what temperature and in what glass should it be served?

Best at 14-16°C in a narrow Port glass, which gathers the aromas and highlights the nutty notes.

What pairs well with Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port?

Blue cheese, toasted nuts and caramel-based desserts work well alongside the Port's sweetness and nutty character.

Why is this tawny sold in a half bottle?

A 20 year old tawny is already oxidatively matured and therefore handles air well. The smaller 37.5 cl format makes it easy to enjoy a couple of glasses without a large opened bottle standing around too long.

What is Graham's history?

The house was founded in 1820 by brothers William and John Graham in Porto and has belonged to the Symington family since 1970, who today run several of the Douro Valley's well-known Port houses.

How long does an opened bottle keep?

Because the wine is already oxidatively matured in cask, it can easily last several weeks after opening if recorked and stored somewhere cool.