10YO Tawny
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
blue cheese, crème brûlée, pecan pie
✨ Technical Specifications
Averys of Bristol has played a monumental role in the history of the British wine trade, particularly in the importation and bottling of fine fortified wines from Portugal. Historically, Bristol was the primary gateway for Port entering England, and the cellars of Averys on Culver Street curated some of the finest casks selected directly from the lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia. This 10-Year-Old Tawny Port represents the traditional art of wood aging and blending. Crafted from select vineyards in the rugged, terraced Douro Valley, the wine is aged in seasoned oak casks (pipes) where gradual, controlled oxidation takes place. Over a decade of maturation, the intense ruby color of youth mellows into a warm, amber-tawny hue, while the fresh fruit character evolves into a complex tapestry of dried figs, raisins, toasted almonds, and subtle wood spice.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in Bristol in 1793, Averys is one of the United Kingdom's oldest and most historic independent wine merchants and négociant houses. Throughout the twentieth century, under the visionary leadership of Ronald Avery and subsequently his son John Avery MW, the firm cemented an international reputation as an adventurous pioneer. Averys was among the very first British merchants to champion Bordeaux's Right Bank estates—introducing Château Pétrus to the UK market—and broke early ground importing nascent New World benchmarks from California and Australia. Operating as a négociant selector, Averys partners closely with family-owned domaines across classic European appellations including Champagne, Burgundy, the Loire, Pfalz, and Rioja. Across its diverse portfolio, the merchant prioritizes expressive varietal clarity, classic regional typicity, and balanced viticulture. Benchmark own-label releases like their Special Cuvée Brut Champagne, Fine White Burgundy, and Fine Riesling showcase Averys' enduring cellar heritage and palate for authentic terroir-driven wines.
🍇 Grapes
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão