Sandeman 10yo Tawny Port 70cl

Product Description

Sandeman 10 year old Tawny port is produced by the traditional port wine method. The grapes are sourced from the Douro valley in Portugal, where they are hand picked & undergo stalk-removal & crushing before fermentation. This all occurs under controlled temperatures with skin maceration used to extract the best components for the port. Wine alcohol is added & must be at the exact moment to give a perfect balance between the wine's body & the bouquet. This crucial moment is only chosen by the winemaker following strict control of the fermentation temperatures & densities. When it comes to the maturation of the port, the harvested wines remain in the Douro Valley until the following spring, when they are take off to V.N. Gaia & enter sandman's century old lodges for ageing in oak wood casks. The wines selected to be used in Sandeman's ports are carefully tasted & analysed before being added to the 10 year old Tawny. The final blend is the result from a selection of wines, aged between 9-12 years old & composed to maintain the consistency & character of this port. The colour of the Sandeman 10 year old Tawny is an intense deep red, with shades of dark amber. On the nose it is complex, combining ripe fruit, jam & nuts with hints of vanilla & raisins which all contribute to a flavoursome wine, full-bodied & appealing with a persistent finish. The Sandeman 10 year old is delicious when served slightly chilled & a surprising accompaniment to a rich appetizer or blue cheese. It is also a great match with desserts such as ice-cream, pudding with fig, nuts & raisins.