PORT & TAWNY WINE

What is Tawny Port wine and how is it made?

Tawny Ports are wines aged in wooden barrels and produced with red grapes. These wines have complex aged flavours and range from medium sweet to off-dry in style. Depending on the brand, Tawny Ports are aged between 10-40 years. Most Tawny Ports are golden to brown in colour and can be enjoyed with main courses, although desserts are the more common option.

Ports are fortified wines with a sweet aromatic flavour profile that are produced in Portugal. The grapes used for the production of Port include Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz. This wine is best enjoyed with or after dessert and has an average ABV of 20%.

What is the difference between Tawny Port and regular Port wine?

Regular Port and Tawny Port start from the same place but end up tasting totally different. Barrels and the aging process make all the difference here. Regular Port is aged in large sealed containers, and it helps keep everything locked in and maintain its red color, the fruity flavours, and the sweetness. Tawny port is aged in smaller wooden barrels where oxygen slowly gets to work on it over years, sometimes decades. And because of that, it changes the colour from red to a golden brown and replaces the fresh fruit flavours with something more intense, like dried figs, walnuts, caramel, and a bit of toffee. A 10-year tawny tastes completely different from a 40-year one. So what are you waiting for? Order yours from Dan Murphy's today and experience the difference yourself.

What food goes well with Tawny Port wine?

Since these wines work well with both the main course and dessert, you have a wide variety of foods that you can pair them with. Here is our expert recommendation:

Main Course: Try Twany Port with foie gras, bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin, and chicken cordon ble.

Dessert: You have a large choice of options like chocolate cake, sorbet, apple pie, tiramisu, and crème brûlée to try. Even a piece of dark chocolate makes a great accompaniment.

What are the best Tawny Port wines available at Dan Murphy's?

Top-notch Tawny Port brands are available at Dan Murphy’s stores across Australia. Visit a store near you to pick up your favourite brands. Or you always have the option of making purchases from our website and mobile app. We stock premier brands so you can be assured of finding your favourite Tawny Ports all year round.

Here are some options available on the Dan’s website that you really should try:

• Penfolds Grandfather Rare Tawny
• Galway Pipe-12 Year Old Grand Tawny
• Grant Burge-Aged Tawny
• De Bortoli-Premium Old Tawny 4L

Now all you have to do is add your favourites to the cart and proceed to checkout. The Dan’s delivery team will then take care of the rest. Make your purchases today and get 30 minutes* of in-store pickup and same-day delivery* options with our lowest price guaranteed.

Should Tawny Port be served chilled or at room temperature?

Tawny Port sits somewhere between the two. It doesn't need to be cold like a white wine, but serving it at full room temperature isn't ideal either. A light chill around 12 to 14 degrees works best for Twany Port. It keeps the wine fresh and serves proper nutty and caramel notes properly. If you are storing your Tawny Port in a cool spot at home, it's already at the perfect temperature, and there is no need to keep it in the fridge.

Can I get Tawny Port delivered to my door in Australia?

Yes, when you make a purchase from Dan Murphy's website or mobile app, our delivery team will deliver your favourite drinks to your doorstep. We deliver your drinks in as fast as 2 hours*, and you have the option to pick the drinks yourself from your nearest Dan's store.