Rozes 20 Year Old Tawny Port

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This 20-year-old tawny from Rozès is deliciously approachable while retaining complexity: a warm, elegant dessert wine that balances rich dried-fruit sweetness with refreshing acidity and a polished structure. It’s ideal now for a quiet finish to a meal or for sharing with friends over conversation. Origins & CraftsmanshipCrafted in Portugal’s Douro region by Rozès, this tawny port is a blend of wines matured in traditional wooden casks for an average of twenty years. The long ageing imparts a light amber-topaz hue, develops complex tertiary aromas, and softens the robust grape character. The vintage-rather-than-single-vintage method ensures consistency of house style while offering depth and character. Critics Reviews Renowned critic Roger Voss awarded it 90 points in Wine Enthusiast, noting that “wood flavours mingle with spice, concentrated dried fruits, pepper and lifted acidity.”  "The NV 20 Year Old Tawny Port is a field blend bottled in 2022 with 129 grams of residual sugar and a bar-top cork. A beautiful 20, this is sensually textured with an unusual amount of velvet, and then it provides fresh and nuanced flavors, delicious caramels and chocolate. There is nothing bitter here and no molasses. This is perfectly balanced, elegant and completely fresh." Robert Parker 93 Points Another reviewer in Wine Spectator gave it 91 points, describing a “topaz colour with amber reflexes… aroma of fruit-cake, roasted almonds, chocolate and spices. Smooth and delicate texture. Rich and tasty wine with a full-bodied finish.”  Tasting Profile Nose: Warm and inviting — raisins and figs, dried apricot, toasted almonds, a whisper of orange peel, milk chocolate and gentle baking spice. Palate: Rich and silky — mature plum and black cherry compote, caramelised toffee, marzipan, subtle wood spice, and a refreshing thread of bright acidity providing lift. Finish: Lingering and elegant — nutty undertones (hazelnut, almond skin), a hint of spice (white pepper), and a refined mineral-tinged fade that invites another sip. Quick Overview Specification Details ABV / Proof ~20% ABV Origin / Region Douro Valley, Portugal Production / Base Tawny port aged ~20 years in wood-casks Aging / Maturation Average 20 years maturation in oak-wood casks Aromas & Flavors Dried apricot, fig, caramel toffee, toasted almond, orange peel, spice Style / Identity Mature tawny port — rich yet balanced, ready to drink now

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