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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 5 years from release.
release0 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2019 | 95/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
What it pairs with
- Walnut and fig tart Concentrated dried fruit and nuts.More wines for dessert →
- Creme brulee Caramel meets candied citrus.More wines for dessert →
- Aged cheese Concentration for strong cheese.More wines for cheese →
How to serve Wine & Soul 5G Tawny Port
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. 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.
- 20065G 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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