NEON CACTUS WINES

In 1915, an oak cask containing a blend of the finest tawnies the company possessed was set aside for the exclusive use of the Penfold family. This became known as “the Grandfather” due to the great age of the oldest tawnies in the blend.

To honour this great tradition, Penfolds Grandfather Tawny Port, first released in 1960, is a blend of the finest and oldest tawnies laid down for extended maturation in the Penfolds tawny cellar.

With profound richness of flavour, incredible complexity and outstanding length, Penfolds Grandfather Tawny Port clearly demonstrates its great age and quality as Penfolds, and arguably, Australia’s flagship tawny. $79.95*

(Comes in a wooden cask with display window, and a stopper cork to reseal the bottle after opening.)

The body and rich flavour of this 10-year tawny blend port transport us to the place where it was created: the Quinta de Ervamoira. In this mystical, biblical landscape, the wine is extracted from the schist, from the silence, for our enjoyment. Blended from high-quality wines from harvests of different years, the new wines make it robust and fresh while the oldest wines give it complexity and lineage.

A well-rounded, generous nose with balance and a hint of wine. Fruit aromas include orange, apricot and plum. Vanilla and old port wine casks make up its woody aromas. In the mouth, taste the fresh fruit surrounded by the wood. A good structure and perfect balance between fruit and alcohol. The palate is smooth and full-bodied. Following the initial oily feel, a fresh, soft fruitiness appears which finishes with a slightly acidic, woody note. A very good accompaniment to a conch salad with tomato and onion and to desserts made with dried fruit and nuts, orange marmalade and eggs. $41.95*

10-year Tawny Port in decanter and gift box
Clear chestnut colour with hints of ruby. Rich aromas of raisins, caramel and dried fruits on the nose. The palate is elegant with sweet caramel flavours balanced by sweet figs and milk chocolate. and a long toffee finish. $73.95*

Warrior is the oldest brand of Port in the world; it has been shipped continuously since the 1750s. The traditional style was maintained over the years and today it is a classic full-bodied wine with wonderful richness and balance. Warre’s Warrior is delicious served at the end of a meal with rich, nutty or chocolate desserts, as well as strong cheeses. Although usually served at room temperature, it is equally delicious when served slightly chilled in hot weather. $24.95*

This is a non-vintage port in a light amber colour that resembles a Portuguese tawny but with sweeter, more up-front fruit and well-integrated alcohol, as well as an unctuous texture. While extremely sweet, it also possesses good underlying acidity, along with plenty of molasses and toffee characteristics. It shows great complexity and has the desired rancio butterscotch-like flavours as a result of blending older fortifieds with the younger fresher components. A wonderful combination of flavours! $28.95*

Tawny style port is the traditional after-dinner wine. The bouquet of liqueured berry fruits and the rich, smooth palate of sweet strawberry and cherry syrup flavours in this port persist to a pleasing dry finish. Serve with hard cheeses, fresh and dried fruits. Ready for immediate consumption. $19.95*

This port has been fully matured in wood and is ready to drink. Taylor Fladgate are pioneers of white port, which is made in exactly the same way as conventional port, but using white grapes instead of red. You can drink it in the traditional way, in the classic port wine glass on its own, or with a twist of lemon, accompanied by roasted almonds, olives or crackers. It’s an unusual – and unusually good – aperitif, best served chilled. A fun and decidedly different drink. $18.95*