The magic of Port is in the details. In the richness of the blend of grapes, strictly native Portuguese, and in the refinement that can, in some cases, last for an extremely long period. After all, Port is a wine that was created to last over time and for which one should not be in a hurry. This Graham's The Tawny is truly a benchmark in its category. It comes from a blend of Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca and other old local varieties that are mixed in the vineyards surrounding the course of the Douro River. After vinification and fortification that brings it to about 20 percent alcohol, it begins its maturation in oak barrels. It waits an average of seven to nine years before it is considered ready to be bottled. The Master Blender, Charles Symington, to emphasize the refinement and evolutionary aromas even more, also adds much older wines to the blend. The end result is a golden-amber coloured goblet with complex aromas of orange peel, cinnamon, plums, raisins and dried figs. In the mouth it reveals itself as an intense and gratifying wine, characterized by a full and generous flavor. The finish is long and clean.