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Tawny Port

Tawny port is aged in small oak casks rather than large tanks or bottles, which allows slow oxidation to gradually transform the wine over years and decades. The colour fades from deep red to warm amber, and the fresh fruit character of young port gives way to complex notes of dried fruit, walnuts, caramel, toffee and spice. The result is one of the most elegant and versatile styles of port, equally at home served chilled as an aperitif or after dinner alongside cheese and nuts.

There are two main categories of tawny. Basic tawny port is a blend of several recent vintages with no age statement, offering an accessible and affordable introduction to the style. Aged tawny port carries an age statement of 10, 20, 30 or 40 years, reflecting the average age of the blend and representing a significant step up in complexity and prestige with each increment. Our range includes aged tawny from Taylors, Graham's, Kopke, Sandeman and Ferreira, all available gift boxed with a free personal message.

Tawny port is best served lightly chilled at 12 to 14 degrees Celsius. For more on serving temperatures and how long tawny lasts once opened see our guide to serving port wine and our guide to storing port wine. For gift ideas across all budgets see our port wine gifts collection.

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Taylors Historical Reserve Limited Edition Tawny Port 75cl

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Taylors Historical Collection The Mallet Reserve Tawny Port
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Taylors Historical Collection The Mallet Reserve Tawny Port 75cl

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Taylors Historical Collection The Mallet Reserve Tawny Port Part of Taylor’s distinguished Historical Collection, carefully crafted blend of aged c...

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Taylors 20 Year Old Tawny Port Gift Boxed
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Taylors 20 Year Old Tawny Port 75cl

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Taylors 20 Year Old Tawny Port In Branded Gift Box This elegant aged Port is blended from a selection of well-aged wines matured in oak casks, res...

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Taylors Historic Collection The Globe 75cl

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Taylors Historic Collection The Globe The Globe is crafted from a finely selected blend of Port wines sourced from Taylor’s extensive tawny reserve...

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Taylors 10 Year Old Tawny Port In Gift Tube
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Taylors 10 Year Old Tawny Port In Gift Tube 75cl

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Taylors 10 Year Old Tawny Port In Gift Tube Taylor's is renowned for its iconic vintage ports, the esteemed winery. This particular style of port u...

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Taylors Golden Age 50 Year Old Tawny Port
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Taylors Golden Age 50 Year Old Tawny Port A perfect wine with which to commemorate a half century, be it a 50th anniversary or a five-decade landma...

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Taylors 30 Year Old Tawny Port In Branded Gift Box
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Taylors 30 Year Old Tawny Port 75cl

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Taylors 30 Year Old Tawny Port In Branded Gift Box A beautifully aged expression of the house’s renowned tawny style, created from carefully selec...

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Taylors 40 Year Old Tawny Port In Branded Gift Box 75cl

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Taylors 40 Year Old Tawny Port Crafted from a selection of long-aged reserve wines, this Port showcases the mastery of extended maturation in oak. ...

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Taylors Very Old 1975 Single Harvest Port Gift Boxed
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Taylors Very Old 1975 Single Harvest Port This exceptional Single Harvest Port from 1975 represents five decades of maturation in seasoned oak cask...

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20 Years Of Service Aged Port Gift Boxed
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Taylors 20 Years Of Service Aged Port Gift Boxed A beautifully presented way to celebrate a career milestone. This gift pairs a Taylors 20 Year Old...

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Taylors Tawny Port Platinum Jubilee Limited Edition & Wooden Gift Box
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Taylors Tawny Port Platinum Jubilee Limited Edition 75cl

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Taylors Tawny Port Platinum Jubilee Limited Edition Released to honour the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this rare Very Very ...

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Taylors Very Very Old Tawny Port In Luxury Decanter & Gift Box
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Taylors Very Very Old Tawny Port In Luxury Decanter 75cl

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Taylors Very Very Old Tawny Port In Luxury Decanter A true collector's Port, Taylor's VVOP represents the pinnacle of tawny Port ageing. Created fr...

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Taylors Victory 80 Year Old Tawny Port Gift Boxed
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Taylors 20 Year Old Tawny Port Jeroboam 500cl
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Taylors 10 Year Old Tawny Port Jeroboam 300cl
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Taylors Single Harvest 1976 Vintage Port 75cl

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Taylors Single Harvest 1976 Vintage Port The tenth release in the prestigious Single Harvest series from Taylor's. This 1976 edition is a rare tawn...

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Taylors 60 Year Old Tawny Port Duo Set
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Taylors 60 Year Old Tawny Port Duo Set 2x75cl

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Taylors 70 Year Old Tawny Port Duo Set
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Taylors 70 Year Old Tawny Port Duo Set Celebrate a true milestone in port-making with this rare duo set, combining the elegance of Taylor’s 20 Year...

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Taylors 80 Year Old Tawny Port Duo Set This exceptional 80 year old tawny port duo brings together two bottles of Taylor’s rare 40 year old tawny. ...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tawny Port

What is tawny port and how is it made?

Tawny port is a style of port wine aged in small oak casks where slow, controlled oxidation gradually transforms the wine over years or decades. Unlike ruby port, which is aged in large tanks to preserve its fresh fruit character, tawny develops complex flavours of dried fruit, walnuts, caramel and toffee as it ages. The colour fades from deep red to warm amber, giving the style its name. For more on all port styles see our guide to the styles of port wine.

What is the difference between 10, 20, 30 and 40 year old tawny port?

The age on the label reflects the average age of the blend rather than a single vintage year. A 10 year old tawny is fresher and more fruit-driven with lighter oak influence. A 20 year old offers greater complexity, nuttiness and caramelised depth. A 30 year old is richer and more concentrated with exceptional refinement. A 40 year old is the most intense and elegant expression, with decades of cask ageing producing extraordinary complexity. Each step up represents significantly more time in barrel and a noticeable increase in depth and character.

How should tawny port be served?

Tawny port is best served lightly chilled at 12 to 14 degrees Celsius, noticeably cooler than ruby or vintage port. Put it in the fridge for 30 to 45 minutes before serving. A small tulip glass or copita concentrates the aromas well. No decanting is needed, tawny can be poured directly from the bottle. For a full serving guide see our guide to serving port wine.

How long does tawny port last once opened?

Tawny port is one of the most robust port styles once opened, thanks to its long oxidative ageing. Keep it refrigerated with a good stopper and consume within four to six weeks. A 20 or 30 year old tawny may last even longer due to its greater concentration. For full guidance see our guide to storing port wine.

What food pairs well with tawny port?

Tawny port pairs beautifully with nuts, dried fruit, caramel and toffee desserts, Christmas pudding, fruit cake, blue cheese and hard aged cheese. A 20 year old tawny alongside a walnut and stilton board is one of the great after-dinner combinations. It also works well as a sophisticated dessert wine in its own right, particularly the older aged expressions which need no accompaniment.

Is tawny port a good gift?

Yes, aged tawny port in a branded gift tube or wooden gift box is one of the most consistently well-received port gifts. A 20 year old tawny from Taylors, Graham's or Kopke in a branded gift tube makes a thoughtful and impressive gift at any occasion. For a truly memorable gift, a 30 or 40 year old expression in a wooden gift box is exceptional. Browse our full port wine gifts collection for the complete range.