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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 2 years from release.
release0 yrs2 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2019 | 87/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: orange peel, cinnamon, dried fruit
Palate: full-bodied, generous, lasting finish
An accessible reserve tawny with nutty caramel notes, made for everyday drinking chilled or neat.
What it pairs with
- Almond biscotti Nuts on nuts.More wines for dessert →
- Apple tart Caramel notes lift baked fruit.More wines for dessert →
- Mild cheese An easygoing match.More wines for cheese →
With cheese
How to serve Graham's The 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 biscotti, Apple tart, Mild cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Tawny is Graham's accessible reserve tawny.
- 1820House founded
Facts
- Producer
- Graham's Port · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- A reserve tawny aged in seasoned oak casks
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0 to 2 from release
- First vintage
- 1820
Frequently asked about Graham's The Tawny
What does Graham's The Tawny taste like?
On the nose, orange peel, cinnamon, dried fruit. On the palate, full-bodied, generous, lasting finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. An accessible reserve tawny with nutty caramel notes, made for everyday drinking chilled or neat.
When should I drink Graham's The Tawny?
Drink 0 to 2 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 The Tawny?
Almond biscotti is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Apple tart and Mild cheese. Nuts on nuts.
What grapes are in Graham's The Tawny?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.
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