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Tawny Port Wine

Tawny port wine is aged in small oak casks rather than large tanks or bottles, allowing slow oxidation to gradually transform the wine over years and decades. The colour fades from deep red to warm amber, and the fresh fruit 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 alongside cheese and nuts after dinner.

There are two main categories of tawny. Basic tawny port is a blend of recent vintages with no age statement, offering an accessible introduction to the style. Aged tawny 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. The range here includes aged tawny from Taylor’s, Graham’s, Kopke, Sandeman and Ferreira, all available gift boxed with a complimentary personal message.

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Sandeman Port Duo Gift 2 X 75cl

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Imperial Reserve Tawny shows brilliant red‑amber colour with dried‑fruit and vanilla aromas, offering elegant complexity and a long, layered finis...

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Calem 30 Year Old Tawny Port 75cl

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Calem 30 Year Old Tawny Port A masterful expression of long-term ageing, crafted from a selection of wines matured in oak casks for three decades. ...

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Graham's Mini Port Selection 5 x 5cl

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Graham's Mini Port Selection Discover a handpicked assortment of Graham’s finest Ports, each showcasing the rich heritage and craftsmanship that de...

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Ferreira Tawny Port 75cl

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Ferreira Tawny Port A classic expression of the Douro Valley, combining over 250 years of winemaking expertise with elegance and rich, mellow chara...

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Calem 10 Year Old Tawny Port 75cl

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Calem 10 Year Old Tawny Port This port showcases the art of blending, combining carefully selected wines matured in oak casks for an average of ten...

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Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port Miniature 20cl

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Grahams 20 Year Old Tawny Port Miniature This small format port is the culmination of two decades of patient oak maturation and masterful blending....

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Graham's 40 Year Old Tawny Port In Luxury Box 75cl

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Graham's 40 Year Old Tawny Port In Luxury Gift Box This wine named Testament Of Time is created by Graham's Master Blender from wines put aside in ...

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Taylors Golden Age 50 Year Old Tawny Port 75cl

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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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Ferreira Dona Antonia 30 Year Old Tawny Port In Wooden Box 75cl

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Ferreira Dona Antonia 30 Year Old Tawny Port In Wooden Box A distinguished aged Tawny Port from Ferreira, this 30 Year Old expression is a tribute ...

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Calem 20 Year Old Tawny Port 75cl

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Calem 20 Year Old Tawny Port A refined expression of the house’s blending expertise, combining wines aged in oak casks for an average of two decade...

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Kopke 10 Year Old Tawny Port 75cl

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Kopke 10 Year Old Tawny Port A rich, honeyed expression from the world’s oldest Port house. With a heritage spanning nearly four centuries, Kopke i...

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Calem 40 Year Old Tawny Port 75cl

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Calem 40 Year Old Tawny Port A masterpiece of traditional port blending, crafted from wines aged an average of four decades in oak casks. This extr...

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Warre's Otima 10 Year Old Tawny Port In Branded Gift Tube 50cl

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Warre's Otima 10 Year Old Tawny Port In Branded Gift Tube A contemporary expression of aged tawny, combining traditional Douro craftsmanship with a...

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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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Graham's 10 Year Old Tawny Port Miniature 20cl

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Graham's 10 Year Old Tawny Port Miniature In Branded Gift Tube Presented in a branded gift tube, this 10 Year Old Tawny Port miniature is an elegan...

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Graham's The Tawny Port 75cl

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Graham’s The Tawny Port An elegant expression of wood-aged port, balancing lively fruit with the gentle complexity that develops through time in se...

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Kopke 50 Year Old Tawny Port In Wooden Gift Box 75cl

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Kopke 50 Year Old Tawny Port In Wooden Gift Box A celebration of over five decades of patient oak ageing, representing the pinnacle of the house’s ...

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Quinta Do Noval 10 Year Old Tawny Port 75cl

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Quinta Do Noval 10 Year Old Tawny Port A perfect expression of the Noval tawny port style. Sophisticated tawny that captures the elegance of Douro ...

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Graham's Aged Tawny Port Selection Gift Pack 3x20cl

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Graham's Aged Tawny Port Selection Gift Pack Discover the depth of Graham’s tawnies with this gift pack, a perfect introduction to the elegance of ...

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Fonseca 20 Year Old Tawny Port 75cl

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Fonseca 20 Year Old Tawny Port This exquisite 20 year old Tawny from Fonseca is a masterful blend of tradition, time, and terroir. Sourced from pre...

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Kopke 20 Year Old Tawny Port 2 Glass Gift Set 75cl

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Kopke 20 Year Old Tawny Port Gift Set A mature, oak-aged tawny Port from one of the Douro Valley’s oldest producers. Extended cask ageing delivers ...

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Quinta De La Rosa 20 Year Old Tawny Port 50cl

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Light tawny colour. Expect flavours of powerful dried fruit, including apricot and figs, along with honey, almonds and orange peel. Blend of touri...

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Quinta Do Noval 20 Year Old Tawny Port 75cl

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Quinta Do Noval 20 Year Old Tawny Port This Port represents one of the most refined expressions of aged tawny from this historic Douro estate. Buil...

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Kopke 10 Year Old Tawny Port Decanter In Gift Box 75cl

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Kopke 10 Year Old Tawny Port Decanter A limited-edition collector’s release, presented in a luxurious gift box. Each decanter is hand-painted by sk...

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Browse Tawny Port By Age

Not sure which age to choose? Browse by age statement below to find the right level of complexity and prestige for your occasion or budget.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tawny Port

What is tawny port and how is it made?

Tawny port is made from red port grapes in the Douro Valley, Portugal, then aged in small oak casks called pipes. Unlike ruby port, which is aged in large tanks to preserve its colour and fresh fruit, tawny port is exposed to gradual oxidation in the smaller casks over many years. This oxidation fades the colour from deep red to warm amber or tawny brown and develops complex secondary flavours, dried apricot, fig, walnut, caramel and toasted almond. The no-age-statement tawnies in this range are blends of younger wines; the 10, 20, 30 and 40 Year Old expressions carry an age statement that reflects the average age of the wines in the blend.

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

Each age statement represents a step up in complexity, colour change and price. The 10 Year Old shows lifted dried fruit and caramel with some of the freshness of younger wine still present. The 20 Year Old is noticeably more complex, with deeper nutty and spice notes and a longer finish. The 30 Year Old shows great concentration and elegance, with rancio notes developing. The 40 Year Old is the most complex expression, often with roasted coffee, dark toffee and toasted almond alongside the dried fruit, and is best treated as a special occasion bottle.

How should tawny port be served?

Tawny port is best served lightly chilled, at around 12 to 14°C. This is cooler than most people expect for a fortified wine and makes it particularly refreshing as an aperitif. Use a standard white wine glass or a port glass rather than a small copita, which concentrates the alcohol. Tawny does not need decanting as it does not throw a sediment.

How long does tawny port last once opened?

An opened bottle of tawny port will keep well for four to six weeks if re-corked and stored in the fridge or a cool dark place. The higher alcohol content, around 20% ABV, and the oxidative nature of the wine mean it is much more resilient once opened than a table wine. Older expressions, such as a 30 or 40 Year Old, are best consumed within three to four weeks of opening as they are more delicate.

What food pairs well with tawny port?

Tawny port is one of the most food-friendly fortified wines. The 10 and 20 Year Old expressions pair naturally with hard cheeses, almonds, dried apricots and crème brûlée. The 30 and 40 Year Old expressions suit more contemplative drinking alongside dark chocolate, pecan nuts or a piece of aged Manchego. Tawny is also a classic match for Christmas cake and mince pies.

Is tawny port a good gift?

Yes tawny port is one of the most popular gifts in this collection, particularly the aged expressions. A 20 Year Old tawny in a gift tube or box makes a considered present for a significant birthday or retirement. The 30 and 40 Year Old expressions from Kopke and Graham’s are premium gifts for someone who genuinely appreciates fine wine. All the gift boxed expressions in this collection include a complimentary personal message.