GRAHAMS 40 Year Old Tawny Port 75cl Bottle

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Port"" wines produced outside of Portugal may be labelled with a vintage date, but rarely possess the quality and proven age-ability of true vintage port. The wine is made from a blend of grapes from several different vineyards, and only the best grapes are selected for use in the wine. O. Tawny Port is the perfect choice for any special occasion, or just as a luxurious indulgence at the end of the day.

Instead, it is the result of blending ""ruby"" and ""white"" ports, or possibly the addition of caramel colouring. Great as an accompaniment to dark chocolate but can also be enjoyed alone, as a dessert in its own right. The estate is composed of Quinta dos Malvedos (89ha), Quinta das Lages (71ha), Quinta do Vale de Malhadas (32ha), Quinta da Vila Velha (56ha) and Quinta do Tua (28ha). In the unlikely event that you're not happy with your purchase, for whatever reason, then please do get in touch so that we can make amends.

Incredible concentration and complexity of aroma and flavour come through decades of ageing in the casks held at the Graham’s Lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia. Composed of wines put aside generations ago, this is an incredible wine with an amazingly long finish, indicating both its age and immense quality. Tawny port is aged in wooden barrels, exposing it to gradual oxidation and evaporation, causing its colour to mellow to a golden-brown after roughly ten years ""in wood. If you are looking for a specific bottle requirement it is recommended that you verify with us before making a purchase. Complex and demanding measures are taken to produces Grahams’ exquisite ports, from the careful selection of every grape to the number of years seasoning until their peak of maturity is attained.

In contrast to vintage port's short time in barrel, LBV port is aged between four to six years in barrel, to mature it more quickly. Graham's 40 year old tawny port is for those who appreciate the extraordinary, complex and subtle taste of time. Graham’s 40 Year Old Tawny shows a golden amber colour, with a pale green tinge at the rim, denoting great age. This is caused by the addition of distilled grape spirits (such as brandy) to fortify the wine and halt fermentation before all the sugar is converted to alcohol. Graham’s winemaking team still adds the grape spirit known as aguardente (commonly known as brandy) is added to disrupt the fermentation of grape juice.Aged for an average of 40 years in seasoned oak casks, this 40 Year Old Tawny is a testament to time and patience. Owned by the Symington’s since 1970, Graham’s is the only remaining British Port company independently owned by a single family.

Founded only in 1989, Bodegas Terras Gauda has quickly established itself as the producer of definitive Albariño, one of today's most fashionable white wines and an Eton Vintners bestseller. In much the same way as the 20 and 30 Year Old Tawny, the 40 Year Old is a masterclass in the art of blending aged wines but stepped up another notch. Grahams 40 Year Old Tawny Port has a golden amber colour, with a pale green tinge on the rim, denoting great age.

Yalumba has released a 50 year old tawny and Hardy's Whiskers Blake, Rosemount's Old Benson and Galway Pipe are also made in the traditional manner. Boasting a palette of gamut flavours, ranging from delicious mature honeyed fruit to burnt toffee and chocolate, this Grahams 40yr Tawny Port has been exquisitely mellowed by ageing in seasoned oak casks to bring its unique taste. Graham's 40 Years Old Tawny Port is for those who appreciate the extraordinary, complex and subtle taste of time. This wine must date from very soon after the Symingtons took over Graham's and must contain masses of wine that pre-dates their era. Today, Graham's is one of the most respected port wine producers in the world, known for exceptional quality and unique taste.