A Wine For Whiskey Drinkers!
Kopke Fine Tawny Port
Ports are fortified wines that originated in Portugal and are made by adding a neutral grape spirit (usually brandy) to unfermented grape juice. This process stops fermentation and preserves the grapes’ natural sugars, giving Port its signature sweet flavor. Port is aged in oak casks for about 18 months before being bottled. The three main types of Port are Ruby, Tawny, and Vintage.
Founded in 1638, Kopke (pronounced cop-kah) is recognized as the first Port house. Their Fine Port wines are blends of young port wines with a minimum aging of 3 years. This Port has a classic Tawny style on the nose, but also presenting fresh cracked walnuts and a hint of brown sugar. The lush, sweet palate delivers vanilla, caramel, dark plums, classic nuttiness and chocolate with a touch of coffee. It’s rich, smooth, round, and full-bodied with zippy acidity that keeps the sweetness in balance. The viscosity and flavor profile are a perfect match for those who enjoy a nice bourbon or whiskey.
It’s perfect for an evening nightcap on a cold winter’s night or pair it with a late night cheese board or scoop of caramel ice cream!
Best served around 60°F
Varietal: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz
