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Sip of the Day

November 25, 2020

Day #[wpdts-day-of-year start=”post-created”] of the year.

Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Old Tawny Porto

Don’t let 2020 upend another Holiday tradition, so send a bottle of Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Old Tawny Port to your best hometown crony. Spend some time sipping and reminiscing over childhood stories and old neighborhood gossip on FaceTime. The luxuriant texture of this port with hints of vanilla, almonds, and caramel are a sure way to bring you home for the holidays and warm the heart. Pour in a snifter over an ice cube swirl and sip. Pair with salted nuts or stilton for the ultimate DrinksGiving experience – Cheers!

ORIGIN

Douro, Portugal

Grapes

Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Tinta Amarela.

Tasting Notes

With an intense amber, tawny color, the wine has opulent, voluptuous, spicy, jammy and nutty aromas with orange blossom notes and a fine oak influence coming from the long aging in cask. The full palate is very rich, with concentrated flavor and a long, mellow finish.

Food Match

Pairs well with figs, almonds, pecan pie, desserts made with coffee or caramel, and crème brûlée. It can be appreciated at the end of the meal with walnuts or dried fruit, and it can be served cool in the summer.

AUTHOR:

Vesselina Stoyanova

Vesselina Stoyanova, WSET II, attended gastronomy school in Bulgaria before migrating to the United States in 1991. She has worked in the wine and spirits industry for over 20 years and uses her combined knowledge of wine and food to create extraordinary combinations. Vessie is our go-to expert on perfect pairings providing recipe inspiration and culinary wisdom.