Sandeman 20 Year Old Porto Tawny Port

Graceful, refined, and deeply expressive, Sandeman 20 Year Old Tawny Port is the epitome of aged Port excellence. Blending the vibrancy of youth with the wisdom of age, it offers a seamless harmony of fruit, spice, and silk-like texture—an exquisite showcase of Sandeman’s centuries-old craft.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Amber-gold in hue, this 20-year-old Tawny reveals a complex bouquet of dried apricots, honey, toasted almonds, and vanilla spice. On the palate, layers of nuts, caramel, and orange zest unfold smoothly, balanced by elegant sweetness and refined acidity. Long, warming and endlessly intricate, it lingers with notes of honeyed fruit and oak spice.

Key Details

• Winery: Sandeman
• Type: Tawny Port
• Region: Douro Valley, Portugal
• Aging: 20 Years
• Alcohol: 20%
• Volume: 750 ml
• Other: Gluten-Free; matured in seasoned oak casks in Vila Nova de Gaia

Craftsmanship & Story

Founded in 1790, Sandeman remains one of the world’s great Port houses, renowned for its mastery of time. Each component of this 20-year blend is hand-selected and matured in small oak barrels, some for as long as four decades, before being harmoniously combined. The result is a Port that balances fruit and maturity with remarkable grace—smooth, poised, and full of quiet depth.

Special Features

The Sandeman 20 Year Old Tawny embodies both heritage and precision. Its luminous amber tone comes from decades of gentle oxidation, while slow ageing in wood yields a Port of exceptional balance. The blend, composed of wines aged 15 to 40 years, captures the house’s signature finesse and enduring style.

Recognition & Accolades

Celebrated by critics and competitions worldwide, this Port stands among the finest of its class.

• Gold & Trophy & 96/100 Points – International Wine Challenge (2025)
• 95/100 Points – Decanter World Wine Awards (2022)
• Gold – Mundus Vini (2022)
• Gold – International Wine & Spirit Competition (2021)
• 95/100 Points – Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast (2021)
• Gold – Decanter World Wine Awards (2019)
• 92/100 Points – Wine Spectator (2021)

Its accolades reaffirm Sandeman’s place as a global leader in fine aged Tawny Ports.

Food Pairings

Serve lightly chilled for the ultimate sensory experience. The wine’s honeyed depth and nutty spice pair beautifully with crème brûlée, tarte tatin, or pecan pie, where caramel and fruit intertwine. For savoury indulgence, enjoy alongside foie gras on toasted brioche or aged cheeses such as Manchego or Gouda. Dried figs, walnuts, or almonds also provide an elegant, contemplative match.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

Velvety and complex, Sandeman 20 Year Old Tawny Port is the definition of refined luxury—ideal for after-dinner enjoyment, celebrations, or as an extraordinary gift for true connoisseurs.

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