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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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Quinta De La Rosa 10 Year Old Tawny Port 50cl

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Quinta De La Rosa 10 Year Old Tawny Port A family favourite - named after the famous ‘Tonel 12’ barrel in which the family used to keep their aged ...

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Krohn 10 Year Old Tawny Port Sold out
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Krohn 10 Year Old Tawny Port 75cl

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Krohn 10 Year Old Tawny Port A well-balanced and expressive aged tawny, crafted from selected wines matured in small oak casks in the Douro Valley....

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Fonseca 10 Year Old Tawny Port
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Fonseca 10 Year Old Tawny Port 75cl

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Fonseca 10 Year Old Tawny Port A finely crafted aged Tawny Port from Fonseca in the Douro Valley, this 10 Year Old expression reflects a decade of ...

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Penfolds Great Grandfather 30 Year Old Rare Tawny In Luxury Gift Box
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Penfolds Great Grandfather 30 Year Old Rare Tawny In Luxury Gift Box 75cl

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Penfolds Great Grandfather 30 Year Old Rare Tawny In Luxury Gift Box Created in 1994 to commemorate 150 years of Penfolds winemaking, this exceptio...

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Dow's 10 Year Old Tawny Port
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Dow's 10 Year Old Tawny Port 75cl

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Dow's 10 Year Old Tawny Port A classic expression of the house’s restrained, drier style, drawn from carefully selected reserve wines aged in seaso...

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

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Sandeman 20 Year Old Tawny Port 2 Glass Gift Set This gift combines a mature, expertly aged tawny Port with branded tasting glasses, designed for i...

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Penfolds Grandfather 20 Year Old Rare Tawny
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Penfolds Grandfather 20 Year Old Rare Tawny 75cl

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Penfolds Grandfather 20 Year Old Rare Tawny A benchmark Australian fortified wine, built on over a century of blending tradition and house expertis...

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Taylors 40 Year Old Tawny Port
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Taylors 40 Year Old Tawny Port 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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20 Years Of Service Aged Port Gift Boxed
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Taylors 20 Years Of Service Aged Port Gift Boxed 75cl

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Taylors 20 Years Of Service Aged Port Gift Boxed Celebrate 20 years of dedication, loyalty and achievement with this beautifully presented Taylor’s...

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Quinta Do Noval 40 Year Old Tawny Port Gift Boxed
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Quinta Do Noval 40 Year Old Tawny Port 75cl

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Quinta Do Noval 40 Year Old Tawny Port It is a blend of old Ports from different harvests, each matured for decades in oak casks, with an average a...

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Taylors Very Old 1975 Single Harvest Port Gift Boxed
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Taylors Very Old 1975 Single Harvest Port 75cl

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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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Quinta Do Vallado 20 Year Old Tawny Port In Gift Tube
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Quinta Do Vallado 20 Year Old Tawny Port In Gift Tube 50cl

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Quinta Do Vallado 20 Year Old Tawny Port In Gift Tube A distinguished expression of Douro craftsmanship, aged for two decades in seasoned oak. Made...

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Quinta Da Gaivosa Porto 10 Year Old Tawny Port
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Quinta Da Gaivosa Porto 10 Year Old Tawny Port 50cl

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Quinta Da Gaivosa Porto 10 Year Old Tawny Port A finely crafted Douro expression from Tiago Alves de Sousa, showcasing the precision and patience t...

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Ramos Pinto Quinta Do Bom Retiro 20 Year Old Tawny Port In Wooden Gift Box
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Ramos Pinto Quinta Do Bom Retiro 20 Year Old Tawny Port 75cl

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Ramos Pinto Quinta Do Bom Retiro 20 Year Old Tawny Port A refined expression of long cask ageing, offering a sophisticated balance between maturity...

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Calem 40 Years Of Service Aged Port Gift Boxed
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Calem 40 Years Of Service Aged Port Gift Boxed 75cl

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Calem 40 Years Of Service Aged Port Gift Boxed Celebrate 40 years of dedication, loyalty and achievement with this distinguished aged Port from Cál...

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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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Sandeman 40 Year Old Tawny Port In Gift Tube
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Sandeman 40 Year Old Tawny Port In Gift Tube 75cl

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Sandeman 40 Year Old Tawny Port In Gift Tube A superbly mature fortified wine, presented in an elegant gift tube and crafted from carefully selecte...

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

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Fonseca 20 Year Old Tawny Port In Wooden Gift Box Matured for two decades in seasoned oak casks, this 20 Year Old Tawny Port comes from selected gr...

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Taylors Victory 80 Year Old Tawny Port Gift Boxed
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Taylors Victory 80 Year Old Tawny Port 75cl

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Taylors Victory 80 Year Old Tawny Port Created as a commemorative release marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in World War II, this remarkable ...

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Cockburns Tails Tawny Eyes Port
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Cockburns Tails Tawny Eyes Port 75cl

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Aromas of golden honey, creamy caramel and gentle vanilla rise from the glass. Flavours of toasted walnut, ripe red berries and light oak flow acr...

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Quinta Da Romaneira 10 Year Old Tawny Port
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Quinta Da Romaneira 10 Year Old Tawny Port 75cl

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Quinta Da Romaneira 10 Year Old Tawny Port A polished and expressive example of aged tawny, produced in the heart of the Douro Valley from estate-g...

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Ramos Pinto 10 Year Old Tawny Port
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Ramos Pinto 10 Year Old Tawny Port 75cl

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Ramos Pinto 10 Year Old Tawny Port A refined blend from one of the Douro’s most historically influential Port houses. Founded in 1880, the estate i...

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Fonseca Tawny Port
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Fonseca Tawny Port 50cl

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Fonseca Tawny Port This port exemplifies the elegance of well‑aged fortified wine. Through careful maturation in oak casks, the port transforms fro...

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Rozes 10 Year Old Tawny Port Gift Boxed
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Rozes 10 Year Old Tawny Port Gift Boxed 75cl

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Rozes 10 Year Old Tawny Port Rozes Infanta Isabel showcases the timeless artistry of Portuguese Port making. Aged for a decade in oak casks at Roze...

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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.