Delaforce, 'His Eminence’s Choice' 10 Year Old Tawny Port, NV, Porto (DOC)

'One-Liner'
A mellow, beautifully aged Tawny Port with dried fruit, caramel and nutty warmth, all wrapped up in a smooth, elegant finish.

Tasting Note
Amber-tawny in the glass. The nose leans into plum, raisin and date, with caramel, hazelnut and almond in the background. On the palate it is rich and rounded, with a lovely balance between dried-fruit sweetness, mellow oak character and enough freshness to keep it lively. Long, polished and very easy to enjoy after dinner.

Country: Portugal
Region: Douro
Sub-Region: Porto DOC
Grape(s): Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz
ABV: 20%
Friendly: Vegan, Vegetarian

Awards & Critics' Scores
Wine Advocate – 89 pts. 
Wine Spectator – 89 pts. 
Wine Enthusiast – 90 pts

The Story
Delaforce has been shipping Port since 1868 and is now part of Real Companhia Velha, with the house known in particular for helping popularise aged Tawny styles among British shippers. His Eminence’s Choice dates back to the 1930s and is made from selected reserves aged for at least ten years in seasoned oak casks, giving it that softened, nutty, mature style while still keeping fruit at its core. It sits very neatly in the classic 10 Year Tawny mould – mellow, elegant and built more for slow enjoyment than brute force.

Perfect With... (click me for the recipe)
- Cheese: Blue cheese, mature Cheddar or a firm, nutty hard cheese

- Dessert: Dark chocolate or walnut tart

- Nibbles: Toasted almonds, walnuts or hazelnuts