J H Andresen 10 Year Old Tawny Port

J H Andresen Late Bottled Vintage Port comes from one of the few family-owned and run Port houses where the grapes are still trodden by foot. A fine elegant Port with cherry and bramble fruit, nutty notes, dried fruits and a hint of caramel. This is a blend of different vintages - the '10 year' statement represents the average age of the wines that have made up this Port

Andresen Port House was founded in 1845 by Jann Hinrich Andresen, who had emigrated from Föhr, one of the Frisian Islands off the west cost of Germany. He built a successful business, producing Port, and also owning a fleet of steamers - one named 'Oevenum' after his birthplace. After his death, and with the economic turbulence caused by World War 2, his heirs sold the Port House to Albino Pereira dos Santos - who was already established in the Port business, and was attracted by the reputation of Andresen's premium Ports. Albino's son Mário raised the quality even further, selecting the best from vineyards in the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior. Now, over 180 years since the house was founded, it remains proudly independent and one of the few 100% family-owned and run Portuguese Port Houses.

Vintage: NV 
Grape: Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca and Bastardo
Region: Douro 
ABV: 20%