From Sparrow’s liqueur and fortified list, the Sandeman 10 Year Tawny Port is a classic Portuguese after-dinner pour with real heritage behind it ($10 by the pour, or $15 for a larger pour).
About Sandeman 10 Year Tawny Port
Sandeman is one of the great names in port, founded in 1790 and instantly recognizable by The Don, its caped and hatted silhouette. This tawny is made in the traditional method, from grapes grown in the Douro Valley of Portugal, then aged in oak casks in Sandeman’s historic lodges across the river in Vila Nova de Gaia. The 10 Year designation reflects the average age of the wines in the blend, drawn from classic Douro varieties like Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz. Those years in wood are what give a tawny its mellow, nutty character.
Tasting Notes
A tawny port like this leans into the warmth that long cask aging brings, ripe and dried fruit, toasted nuts, and gentle notes of caramel and spice. It is smooth, rounded, and a touch sweet, with the kind of complexity that makes it perfect for sipping slowly.
What to Pair It With
Port is a wonderful way to close out a meal. Sip it on its own as a digestif, or pair it with something rich and sweet at the end of dinner from the Sparrow dinner menu. It is classic alongside nuts, chocolate, or a cheese course. Settle in with a glass in our 21+ lounge at the quartzite bar after dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sandeman 10 Year Tawny Port from?
It is a tawny port from the Douro Valley in Portugal, made by Sandeman and aged about ten years in oak casks at the company’s lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia.
How much is a pour of Sandeman 10 Year Tawny Port at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland it is $10 by the pour, or $15 for a larger pour.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near other after-dinner sippers like the Lustau East India Sherry. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and stay for a glass.