Cockburn's Fine Tawny Port (75cl, 19%)

Cockburn's Fine Tawny Port is a fortified tawny port from Portugal's Douro Valley, produced by Cockburn's from Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz, with fermentation halted by the addition of aguardente. It matures for approximately three years in smaller oak barrels, with much of the stock kept upriver in the Douro Valley's hotter interior climate. The nose leads with bright toffee sweetness, followed by light young fruit, toasted nuts and gentle oak. The palate is smooth and lightly sweet, with caramel, raisin, dried figs, chewy berry fruit, subtle spice and walnut-like nuttiness. The finish is smooth, subtle and surprisingly long, with lingering toffee and dried fruit. Serve lightly chilled, around 12-14°C.