Kopke 10 Year Old Tawny Port

Tasting Profile
Deep amber-tawny with golden rim, this aged port presents a complex bouquet of dried fruits, toasted nuts, and candied orange peel intertwined with enticing aromas of vanilla, caramel, and cinnamon. The palate delivers concentrated flavors of dried figs, roasted walnuts, and toffee harmoniously balanced by notes of spiced honey, butterscotch, and subtle oak influence. Medium-sweet with remarkable freshness that counters the natural richness, showcasing a silky texture and exceptional length with a warm, elegant finish revealing layers of caramelized nuts and dried fruit.

Winemaker Notes
Crafted by Portugal's oldest port wine house (established in 1638), Kopke's 10 Year Old Tawny represents the pinnacle of traditional port production techniques. Following fortification, the wine undergoes careful aging in small oak casks stored in the company's historic lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia. This extended oxidative aging process—for an average of 10 years—creates the characteristic tawny color, complex flavor profile, and smooth mouthfeel. Master blenders meticulously combine different vintages to maintain the house style while ensuring consistent quality and complexity.

Vintage Notes
As an aged tawny port, this wine is a carefully crafted blend of multiple vintages with an average age of 10 years. The extended barrel aging creates its distinctive character through slow oxidation, developing tertiary aromas and flavors while smoothing the wine's structure. This multi-vintage approach ensures consistency of style while incorporating the unique qualities of various harvests.

Suggested Pairings

• Aged cheeses, particularly blue cheeses and aged Comté
• Traditional Portuguese pastries like pastel de nata
• Crème brûlée or caramel desserts
• Pecan or walnut tarts
• Dark chocolate treats
• Serves wonderfully as a contemplative after-dinner sipping wine

Technical Details

• Region: Douro Valley, Portugal
• Classification: DOC Porto
• Varietal: Traditional Port varieties (Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, among others)
• Alcohol: 20.0% ABV
• Aging: Average of 10 years in small oak casks
• Sweetness: Medium-sweet
• Contains sulfites

Cellaring
Unlike vintage port, 10 Year Tawny Port is bottled ready to drink and will not significantly improve with additional bottle aging. Once opened, it can be enjoyed for 4-6 weeks when stored properly in a cool place with the cork reinserted.