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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 3 years from release.
release0 yrs3 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2019 | 90/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: nutty, honey, fig
Palate: mature fruit, long finish
A nutty, honeyed ten-year tawny with dried-fruit sweetness and a clean finish.
What it pairs with
- Almond tart Nuts mirror the cask character.More wines for dessert →
- Creme brulee Caramel meets honeyed nuttiness.More wines for dessert →
- Aged cheese Dried fruit lifts a rich cheese.More wines for cheese →
With cheese
How to serve Graham's 10 Year Old Tawny
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Port glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Almond tart, Creme brulee, Aged cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Graham's aged tawnies draw on cask reserves at the 1890 Lodge.
- 18901890 Lodge becomes the ageing home for tawnies
Facts
- Producer
- Graham's Port · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- Aged on average ten years in seasoned oak casks
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0 to 3 from release
- First vintage
- 1820
Frequently asked about Graham's 10 Year Old Tawny
What does Graham's 10 Year Old Tawny taste like?
On the nose, nutty, honey, fig. On the palate, mature fruit, long finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. A nutty, honeyed ten-year tawny with dried-fruit sweetness and a clean finish.
When should I drink Graham's 10 Year Old Tawny?
Drink 0 to 3 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Graham's 10 Year Old Tawny?
Almond tart is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Creme brulee and Aged cheese. Nuts mirror the cask character.
What grapes are in Graham's 10 Year Old Tawny?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.
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