Noval's Tawny Port roasts like a comedian on a politician. It's all about the intense grilling! Loads of roasted nuts, Sunbeam sultanas, a bit of marmalade, clove and anise spice. A super slinky and sumptuously silky sweet and supple show-off... that's this port. That richness rounds out with a tangy tawny twist, it's so fabulously complex and fresh. Serve slightly chilled if you prefer, but at room temperature it's not too shabby at all.

Amongst the windy terraces of the picturesque Douro valley, is a very famous Port house, Quinta do Noval. Home to the world's most expensive and rarest of vintage Ports (a single plot on the property called 'Nacional') these wines command such incredibly high prices that a quick Google search will have you wondering what all the fuss is about. We can tell you this much, it's a bit of an open secret that anything made by 'Noval' is guaranteed to be absolutely outstanding. There's not an ugly one among them. When buying Port, best to start in Portugal. There, you'll essentially find three styles, they are: 'ruby', 'vintage port' and 'tawny' - this one is the latter, and the most versatile. How so? Well, it's all about the ageing. 'Tawny' is the style of port that is aged in barrels for years and years, intentionally 'oxidising' the wine, so it can develop complex aromas. It's a harmonious romance of grilled nuts, dried fruits and baking spices that linger in your memory long after the kiss itself. Port can be a bit of an ugly duckling of a wine, they really do need this ageing to flourish and grow into a beautiful silky, elegant swan. Our favourite tawny is drinking beautifully right now. Want to know the best thing about this wine? Once you've opened it, you can keep it for a really long time. Kind of makes it the perfect wine to take stash of, even keeping just one bottle on the ready for a special Friday night treat.