Cockburn's 20 Year Old Tawny Port

Originating from Portugal in the famous Douro region, specifically within the rugged Cima Corgo subregion, Cockburn's 20 Year Old Tawny Port represents a classic, masterfully aged expression of fortified winemaking. Founded in 1815 by Scottish brothers Robert and John Cockburn, Cockburn's is renowned for its pioneering spirit and commitment to crafting exceptional Ports. Now owned and operated by the Symington family, the lodge’s winemaking philosophy centers on sourcing fruit from high elevation vineyards such as Quinta dos Canais, utilizing traditional oak cask aging and relying on in house coopers to maintain the seasoned wood casks essential for long term barrel maturation.

Wine Description

The wine displays an attractive, deep tawny amber colour with golden orange highlights along the rim. A rich and complex bouquet opens with wood aged aromas of dried fig, raisin, and candied orange peel, integrated with sophisticated nuances of toasted almond, walnut, dark caramel, and warm baking spices. On the palate, it is full bodied, lush, and velvety, delivering a harmonious balance between intense sweet flavors of honeyed fruit, fruitcake, and roasted coffee and a vibrant streak of natural acidity. Framed by a rich, nutty texture gained from decades of wood oxidation, it concludes with a remarkably long, warm, and persistent finish. Composed of a traditional blend of Douro grape varieties including Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, and Tinta Barroca, it effortlessly balances mature oxidative complexity with youthful fruit freshness and smooth, seamless elegance.