Offley 10 Years Old Tawny Port 9 x 0.75L 9 Bottles Port Wine WINEMAKER: Luís Sottomayor. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 95 Points, Gold Medal, International Wine Challenge 92 Points, Decanter World Wine Awards 16.5 Points, Revista de Vinhos 16.5 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas Gold Medal, Mundus Vini Gold Medal, Challenge International du Vin WINE VARIETIES: Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca & Touriga Nacional. VINIFICATION After being destemmed and crushed, the grapes are conveyed to stainless steel vats, where the process of alcoholic fermentation takes place. During this stage, a smooth, temperature-controlled maceration takes place in order to extract the compounds from the grape skin. As with structure, balance and harmony are achieved through the careful selection of grapes and by choosing the right moment to interrupt the fermentation process, by adding brandy. The wine is then aged in the Vila Nova de Gaia cellars, in the traditional oak casks that have a capacity of approximately 640 litres. During ageing, the wine is subjected to periodic racking, as well as various analyses and tastings in order to monitor its development. The final blend is normally composed of wines aged between 8 and 15 years, thus achieving the average age of 10 years, as well as the Offley quality and style. TASTING NOTES Brick-colored wine with golden nuances. Its elegant and complex aroma is marked by the aromas of ripe fruits, jams and dried fruits, with notes of vanilla, raisins and jelly. In the mouth, the balance between the richness of the grape's natural sugars and its tannins allows for good structure and a delicate, complex finish. SERVING They go well with intense cheeses, desserts made with dried fruit and crème brûlée. It can also be served plain. Store upright, in a cool, dry place, away from light and temperature fluctuations. Serve at a temperature between 12ºC and 14ºC. Consume in moderation. HISTORY Sogrape is Portugal's leading wine company, with an unparalleled presence, top brands and exceptional vineyards in the country’s main wine-growing regions: Vinho Verde, Douro/Porto, Dão, Bairrada, Bucelas and the Alentejo. Sogrape combines its in-house production with the purchasing of grapes from thousands of growers in a collective effort which nurtures – and brings to the world – the very best in Portuguese wines. Irreverent, versatile and innovative, Offley finds its innovation in the visionary and charismatic personality of Joseph James Forrester... a challenge to the status quo of Port Wine, and a call to freedom to try new wines and explore new ways of consumption. PLEASE NOTE: This is a recurring auction. The seal number(s) you see on the photos might differ from the one(s) on your bottle(s).