Sandeman Imperial Reserve Tawny Port
Sandeman Imperial Reserve Tawny is a smooth, amber-coloured Port aged for several years in seasoned oak casks, developing flavours of caramel, dried fruit, toasted nuts and warm spice. Bottled at around 20% ABV, it offers mellow sweetness, silky texture and classic tawny character.
Crafted by one of the world’s most historic Port houses, it is ready to drink, delicious lightly chilled and perfect with desserts, cheeses or relaxed after-dinner sipping - an approachable, elegant tawny from the iconic Sandeman cellar.
Portugal
750ml
20% ABV
NVSandeman Imperial Reserve Tawny is a smooth, elegant tawny Port balancing ripe fruit, caramel sweetness and gentle nutty oak. Longer ageing in small seasoned casks gives it a warm amber colour and a silky, mellow character, offering more complexity and refinement than basic tawny Port while remaining accessible and easy-drinking.
It carries classic tawny flavours of dried fruit, toffee, almond, spice and caramelised sugar, with good freshness and a soft, rounded finish. Perfect for everyday sipping, dessert pairing or relaxed entertaining, it can even be served lightly chilled as a warm-weather alternative to ruby Port.
Founded in 1790, Sandeman is one of the most famous and historic Port houses, instantly recognised by its iconic silhouette “The Don” — a caped, wide-brimmed figure symbolising the mystery and heritage of Iberian wine.
Sandeman sources fruit from the steep, schist-rich vineyards of the Douro Valley and matures tawny Ports slowly in Vila Nova de Gaia, where the cool coastal climate encourages steady, oxidative ageing. The Imperial Reserve expression is crafted to show Sandeman’s signature style: smooth, approachable tawny with subtle oak and caramel richness.
Style: Reserve Tawny Port
Region: Douro Valley, Portugal
Producer: Sandeman
Grape Varieties: Traditional Douro grapes including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca & Tinto Cão
Vinification: Fermented in lagares; fortified with grape spirit
Maturation: Aged in seasoned oak casks for several years (longer than standard tawny, shorter than 10-year-aged styles)
Appearance: Amber-tawny with reddish highlights
ABV: ~19–20 %
Nose:
Caramel, dried fig, raisin, toasted nuts, vanilla and soft spice.
Palate:
Silky and mellow — dried fruits, toffee, walnut, warm spice and gentle oak sweetness. Smooth body with balanced sweetness and freshness.
Finish:
Soft, nutty and warming — caramel and almond linger with light spice.
Overall Character:
Smooth, nutty and approachable — a refined tawny with easy drinkability.
Service:
Serve slightly chilled (10–14°C) for best balance
Ready to drink - no decanting or ageing needed
Food Pairings:
Cheesecake, crème brûlée, pecan pie
Stilton or aged cheddar
Dried fruits, nuts and fig cake
Chocolate tarts and pastries
Occasions:
After-dinner sipping
Cheese boards and desserts
Casual gatherings and gifting
Summer evenings (served chilled)
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