20 Year Old Tawny Port by Graham's

[Eric Menchen]

Purchased for the February Virtual Tasting.

Pop-n-pour from a half bottle. I immediately notice a pleasant alcohol aroma, a brandy with slight pleasant must. Color is amber to red, surprisingly red to me for a tawny of this age. Some brown on the edge. Very clear. Tangy aroma in the glass, dried orange peel. Still some alcohol, but not too strong or unpleasant.

Medium body, slight stickiness in the mouth. Some red fruit, maybe dried strawberry up front. Mild heat going down. Medium to medium-short finish.

This is quite pleasant, but I have had some 10 year old tawnies that I think were just as good, and colheitas for just a little bit more $ that were more interesting. This just doesn't seem all that complex to me. 89 points right now. It still has a slight chill, and might open up. We'll see.

A little dried spice, mild true cinnamon in the aroma as it warmed.