Fonseca Tawny Port in Wooden Box 50clFonseca Tawny is drawn from wines selected for their smooth and mellow character. Tawny Port is blended to maintain quality and continuity of style. As it matures in small oak casks, Tawny Port gradually loses the deep red 'ruby' colour of youth and takes on the seductive amber hue known as 'tawny'. At the same time the Wine becomes progressively smoother and mellower, its aromas gaining in richness and complexity. After years of ageing the wines are

Palate ~ Fruit and nut

Notes of freshly baked scones with hints of strawberry jam and clotted cream

gently followed by hints of juniper and citrus zest

Honeyed with a hint of peat

A superb backbone and a very long finish

Expect well-balanced aromas of zesty peel and orange citrus fruits

Aromas of spring flowers

grapefruit and pear

Tasting Notes: On The Eye: Warm gold Breathe In: Vanilla fudge

alongside flavours of red fruits and a hint of cocoa

Colour: gold honey Flavour: smooth and sweet Nose: rich notes of natural honey

magnolia blossom is followed stridently by perfumed wild-strawberry compote with hints of buttered white sourdough toast