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
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Almond tart
Nuts mirror the cask character. -
Creme brulee
Caramel meets honeyed nuttiness. -
Aged cheese
Dried fruit lifts a rich 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.
- 1890 — 1890 Lodge becomes the ageing home for tawnies
Facts
- Producer
- Graham's Port
- 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
Scores
- Wine Spectator 90
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.