Maynard's
Maynard's Fine Tawny Port
3.8
Expert Rating
3.8
Most Reviewed
Non-vintage
WINE DESCRIPTION
Maynard's Fine Tawny Port is a distinguished example of the traditional Port style from the Douro Valley in Portugal. Known for its rich history in Port production, the Douro Valley's unique terroir and climatic conditions are ideal for cultivating the varieties used in Port making. Maynard's, with a reputation for quality and craftsmanship, produces this Fine Tawny Port using a blend of indigenous grape varieties. The wine undergoes extended aging in oak barrels, a process that imparts a characteristic tawny color and complex flavor profile. This aging process also ensures the development of the wine's smooth texture and subtle nutty nuances, making Maynard's Fine Tawny Port a delightful representation of the style, balancing tradition and quality.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Maynard's Fine Tawny Port exhibits a beautiful amber color with golden highlights, characteristic of tawny Ports.The nose offers an inviting array of aromas, including dried fruits like raisins and apricots, alongside notes of caramel, toasted nuts, and a hint of spice. On the palate, it is rich and velvety, with flavors of stewed fruit, vanilla, and a touch of cinnamon, all beautifully integrated with the wine's smooth and mellow character. The finish is warm and lingering, with a delightful balance of sweetness and matured complexity.
EXPERT RATING
3.8
Profile
Sweetness:
Sweet
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Very high
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Full
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (4)
Tinta Barroca
Touriga Nacional
Touriga Franca
ORIGINS
Winery: Maynard's
Region: Douro
The Douro Valley in Portugal is one of the oldest and most iconic wine regions in the world. Located in the north of the country, the region is renowned for its stunning scenery and its production of world-class fortified wines.
The Douro Valley was first demarcated in 1756 and originally applied only to port production. It was extended to include table wine in 1979, with the first glimmer of the region’s potential for non-fortified still red wines appearing when port shippers Casa Ferreirinha launched Barca Velha in 1952. The focus on table wines did not take hold until the 1990’s, following Portugal’s accession to the EU.CUSTOMER RATING
3.8
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