Personalised De Bortoli Old Boys 21 Year Old Tawny 19% 500ml

Personalised De Bortoli Old Boys 21 Year Old Tawny 19% 500ml

TASTING NOTES

Classic tawny colour with streaks of amber. An array of aromas are on display with dark raisined fruits, mocha, hints of vanillin oak and nutty aged barrel characters. Initially luscious, nuances of mocha and coffee have integrated over time, barrel aged flavours in harmony resulting in a smooth, lingering drying finish.

WINEMAKING

Fruit is allowed to stay on the vine until very sweet and an intense concentration of flavours has developed. After crushing and partial fermentation to retain some sweetness, the wine is pressed and then fortified with a neutral spirit prior to maturation in small and large format oak casks.

CELLARING

With an average age of 21 years, Old Boys Barrel Aged Tawny can be cellared for extended maturation in bottle but is blended to be enjoyed on opening at any time.

FOOD RECOMMENDATION

Tawnys are a traditional after dinner wine that can be savoured with a platter of cheeses or a rich fruit or chocolate dessert.

REVIEWS

This bottling is a selection from barrels and blended to an average age of 21 years. There is a persistent bright red fruit character to the wine that adds a freshness, with some quince and fig heart, which is then contrasted by deeply coiled spice, cola, cocoa nibs and Medjool date. Some rye seed and Brazil nut. Full of richness balanced by layered spice and rancio elements. 95 points.

SHANTEH WALE, HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION 2026, MAR 2026

Brand: De Bortoli
Country: Australia
Region: Riverina
Product Type:  Fortified Wine
ABV %: 19
Container Type: Bottle
Varietal: Port