Taylor's : 10 Year Old Tawny

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for Taylor's 10 Year Old Tawny

Tasting

Appearance 
Deep brick-colored hue with amber highlights, evolving from its original purple-black tone to the characteristic tawny shade after extended aging.

Nose 
Rich aromas of ripe red fruits accompanied by delicate notes of hazelnut, chocolate and buttery caramel. Fine oak notes harmoniously complete this complex and mature bouquet.

Palate 
Smooth, silky texture revealing flavors of ripe figs and candied fruits. The overall profile is round and elegant with a long, persistent finish.

Pairings and Serving Occasions

This tawny Porto pairs perfectly with almonds, red fruits and dark chocolate. It also enhances blue-veined cheeses. Serve slightly chilled between 12°C and 16°C. Enjoy it on its own or accompanied by walnuts and roasted almonds. Once opened, it retains its freshness for up to 2 months.

Other Characteristics

Ready to drink immediately, no decanting required. Store upright, away from light, in a cool place at a constant temperature. Made from a selection of red Portos from the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior regions, aged for an average of 10 years in 630-liter oak casks.

An Exceptional Tawny Porto from the Douro Valley

Taylor's: Three Centuries of Excellence in the Douro

Founded in 1692, Taylor's remains one of the oldest independent, family-owned Porto houses. Based in the Douro region, it owns three A-listed quintas: Vargellas, Terra Feita and Junco. The estate, of English origin, carries on a centuries-old expertise in the crafting of Portos. Taylor's stands out for its traditional aging methods in oak casks and its production of exceptional tawny Portos. Its vineyards in Cima Corgo and Douro Superior form the foundation of its style, combining elegance and aromatic complexity. The house enjoys international recognition for the outstanding quality of its tawny Portos.

The Art of Aging the 10 Year Old Tawny

Taylor's 10 Year Old Tawny is the result of a meticulous blend of selected red Portos from the prestigious terroirs of Cima Corgo and Douro Superior, followed by an average aging period of 10 years in oak casks, allowing for a slow, controlled evolution. This process gradually transforms the initial purple-black color to the characterful tawny hue while developing complex aromas of ripe fruits, nuts and delicate spices.

Taylor's masters this art of aging to perfection, creating a Porto with delicate woody notes and aromas of mature fruits. This 10 Year Old Tawny embodies the excellence of the Portuguese tradition, recognized by numerous international awards including 92 points from Wine Spectator and a gold medal at the International Wine Challenge.