Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Old Tawny

Reviewed on November 13, 2020

Port gets categorized as a dessert wines, but it is much more versatile than that. There are several different styles of Port including, white, red, tawny and even rose! Historically Port has had a bit of a stuffy reputation. Times have changed, and in my opinion, there is nothing staid about port.

The Taylor Fladgate's 10 year old Tawny is made from 6 native Portuguese grapes, each one adding an unique flavour to the final blend.  A typical serving of Port is 3 ounces. I like to drink my port slightly chilled, around 15 degrees. Being a little chilled helps to lift the fruit and make it more refreshing.

The colour of this wine is a brick red/orange colour. Over time in the barrel, the young, dark purple colour turns to a tawny shade. This is where the wine gets its name - TAWNY! It is aromatic with notes of dried cherries, nuts, toffee and pepper. The palate is balanced with flavours of orange peel, apricot, fig and toffee notes. It is sweet but isn't cloying or sticky in the mouth due to the ample acidity.

Region - Douro Valley, Portugal