Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnesssweet
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 0 to 5 years from release.
release0 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Advocate reviewed 201995/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium aciditySweetLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Walnut and fig tart
    Concentrated dried fruit and nuts.
  • Creme brulee
    Caramel meets candied citrus.
  • Aged cheese
    Concentration for strong cheese.

How to serve Wine & Soul 5G Tawny Port

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Port glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Walnut and fig tart, Creme brulee, Aged cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

5G is Wine & Soul's old tawny, drawn from cask reserves passed down five generations of the Borges family.

  1. 2006: 5G Tawny first released

Facts

Producer
Wine & Soul · visiting guide
Grapes
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz
Classification
DOC Porto
Oak
A long-aged tawny drawn from old family cask reserves
ABV
20.0%
Price
EUR 90 to 150 at retail
Drinking window
0 to 5 from release
First vintage
2006

Frequently asked about Wine & Soul 5G Tawny Port

What does Wine & Soul 5G Tawny Port taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. A rare old tawny from five generations of cask reserves (5G), intensely concentrated with dried fruit and wood-aged complexity.

When should I drink Wine & Soul 5G Tawny Port?

Drink 0 to 5 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Wine & Soul 5G Tawny Port?

Walnut and fig tart is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Creme brulee and Aged cheese. Concentrated dried fruit and nuts.

What grapes are in Wine & Soul 5G Tawny Port?

The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.

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