Sandeman's 20 year old Tawny Port

 

The hue of this creation was spectacular presenting with a slightly caramelized orange hue and yet with a change of the lighting it was nearly glowing with a beautiful ruby amber.

The bouquet of this dessert wine was also spectacular with oranges, burnt caramel and mandarin orange a plenty.

Palate--Silky, mouth filling warmth and bursting with boiled orange marmalade, more caramel and orange with a silky lasting finish.  

This wine has received 95 points out of 100 from a few tasters whose opinions I have come to respect over the decades. It is every bit of that.  This wine may run you up to $60 but possibly as "little" as $40. I paired it with a flourless chocolate tort with a fresh raspberry garnish and whipped cream. It was heavenly!  

This was a splurge from a friend who shares a birth date with me so we have a special dinner every year. You have to live a little especially in these insane times so if you are able, this is a grand diversion from the crazies to the sublime so raise a glass!