Grahams The Tawny Portuguese Port Wine 75 cl 20%

Between the house's young Fine Tawny and the aged 10 and 20 Year Old expressions sits The Tawny — a Port that has spent just enough time in wood to gather complexity, without giving up its light, everyday drinking style.

Expert's Description

Graham's The Tawny is a Portuguese Tawny Port from the Douro Valley, aged in oak casks for 7-9 years and bottled at 20%.

The wine is aged in old, seasoned oak casks in Graham's cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia, where slow oxidation gives it its characteristic tawny colour and nutty notes. The style is designed as a more accessible aged Tawny, bridging the house's younger and older expressions.

The blend draws on Graham's long experience with aged Tawny Ports, a discipline the house has practised since 1820, when brothers William and John Graham founded the firm after originally receiving Port as payment for a debt.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers orange peel, cinnamon and dried fruit, complemented by walnuts, cocoa and a touch of leather.

Palate

The palate is full-bodied and generously sweet, with ripe tannins and a fine, medium acidity that keeps the wine balanced.

Finish

The finish is delicious and long, with fine nuances of walnuts and caramel.

Specifications

Name: Graham's The Tawny
Winery: Graham's
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Tawny Port
ABV: 20%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Oak cask (7-9 years)
EAN no.: 5010867402980
Serving suggestion: Serve lightly chilled at 12-14°C, ideally with hazelnut cake or aged cheeses

Flavour Profile

Orange peel · Spiced · Walnut · Generous

Did You Know?

The Tawny is part of what the house's cellar masters internally call blend numbers — each style in the range has its own number, a long tradition for keeping track of the many cask blends that make up Graham's portfolio.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Graham's The Tawny

What defines Graham's The Tawny?

It's aged 7-9 years in oak casks, giving it a Tawny character of orange, walnut and caramel, without being as complex as the house's 10 or 20 Year Old expressions.

How does The Tawny differ from Fine Tawny?

The Tawny has spent longer in cask than Fine Tawny, giving it more depth and nutty character, while Fine Tawny is the lighter, more youthful version.

Should The Tawny be served cold?

It's best enjoyed lightly chilled, around 12-14°C, where the nutty notes come through most clearly.

What food pairs well with The Tawny?

It pairs well with hazelnut cake, aged cheeses or a simple caramel-based dessert.

How long does an opened bottle of The Tawny keep?

Thanks to its cask ageing, it keeps relatively well after opening, often for several weeks, if stored cool with the cork replaced.