Presidential 20-Yr Tawny Porto Add
Graham's '10-year' Tawny Port Add
Blandy's Rainwater Medium Dry Add
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Presidential 20-Yr Tawny Porto

Attributes:
Producer:

C. da Silva
Region:

Oporto, Other
Varietal:

Aged Tawny Port
Bottle Size:

750 ML

NV: WineSpectator Rating: 89
Aromas:

floral
Body:

light, medium-bodied

NV: WineSpectator Rating: 80
Flavors:

caramel, honey, toffee

NV: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84
Acidity:

fresh
Aromas:

old wood
Flavors:

orange, pear

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 89
Acidity:

clean
Body:

full-bodied
Compliments:

racy
Flavors:

minerals, raspberries

2000: Tanzer Rating: 87
Body:

solid
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

cassis, grapey, violet
Fruit:

sweet

1997: WineSpectator Rating: 69
Aromas:

funky

1990: WineSpectator Rating: 78
Acidity:

fresh
Aromas:

funky
Body:

medium body
Flavors:

berry, mushroom

1987: WineSpectator Rating: 80
Body:

full-bodied, solid
Flavors:

raisin, ripe fruit, tar

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese
Desserts: Bread Pudding, Cakes, Chocolate Cake, Nutty Desserts, Pecan Pie
Fruits & Nuts: Plums, Walnuts

Oporto:

The second city of Portugal and its commercial centre is Oporto. It is the city that gives its name to the port wine variety. The grapes for port wines are grown in the harsh conditions of the Douro valley and shipped down river to Oporto to be crushed and vinified into the uniquely strong and sweet port wines enjoyed around the world.


Aged Tawny Port:

Aged tawny port is a fortified Portuguese wine aged in wood and one of the best known styles of port. It is generally a blend of ports from several years, aged in barrels for at least six years until it takes on the nutty, brown sugar and vanilla flavors, a silky texture and changes in color from deep ruby red to tawny. It is designated on the label as 10, 20, 30 or more years old (the age is the average age of the wine by taste). Many prefer its gentleness compared to the full intensity of vintage ports. It can be drunk both as an aperitif and as a dessert wine. (See PORT for more information on the region and fortification process.)

Graham's '10-year' Tawny Port

Attributes:
Producer:

Graham
Region:

Portugal, Other
Varietal:

Tawny Port
Bottle Size:

750 ML

NV: WineSpectator Rating: 92
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

candied, caramel, maple, toffee

NV: WineSpectator Rating: 91
Acidity:

clean, crisp
Body:

medium body
Complexity:

complex
Compliments:

delicious
Fruit:

sweet

NV: WineEnthusiast Rating: 92
Acidity:

fresh
Compliments:

powerful
Flavors:

cedar, honey, orange peel, plum
Fruit:

concentrated

Food Matches:
Desserts: Bread Pudding, Cakes, Chocolate, Chocolate Cake, Pecan Pie
Fruits & Nuts: Plums, Walnuts

Portugal:

Well known for its Port and Vinho Verde wines, Portugal is one of Europe’s leading wine producing countries. It competes closely with Germany for the position of fourth largest wine producer in Europe. Portugal is also the worlds leading producer of cork. Single-handedly it accounts for nearly 70 percent of the worlds commercially traded cork supply.


Tawny Port:

Tawny Port is a fortified Portuguese wine and describes a wide variety of types. All are made from red grapes aged in wood barrels, mellowing the wine to an amber-brown color with a nutty flavor. (See PORT for more information on the region and fortification process.)

Blandy's Rainwater Medium Dry

Attributes:
Producer:

Blandy's
Region:

Portugal, Other
Varietal:

Madeira
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Desserts: Bread Pudding, Cakes, Chocolate, Chocolate Cake, Pecan Pie
Fruits & Nuts: Plums, Walnuts

Portugal:

Well known for its Port and Vinho Verde wines, Portugal is one of Europe’s leading wine producing countries. It competes closely with Germany for the position of fourth largest wine producer in Europe. Portugal is also the worlds leading producer of cork. Single-handedly it accounts for nearly 70 percent of the worlds commercially traded cork supply.

Frosted Chocolate Fudge Cake

Rated

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, for cake
1/3 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 tbsp baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
2 whole eggs
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 tbsp light corn syrup
1 ¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips, for frosting

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 325F. Line two 6-cup loaf pans, each 8-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 2 inches.

Combine the butter, oil, sugar, chocolate, milk and 2/3 cup water in a large saucepan and stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves and the chocolate melts. Remove from the heat.

Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda into a bowl. Beat into the chocolate mixture (using a wire whisk means the mixture is less likely to form lumps).

Gradually beat the eggs, one at a time, into the chocolate mixture. Pour into the loaf pans and smooth the top with the back of a spoon. Place the pans on a baking sheet and bake for 50 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean when inserted into the center of each cake. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Turn out onto a wire rack; peel off the paper and cool completely, crust-side-up.

To make the fudge topping, bring the cream and corn syrup just to a boil in a small saucepan, then remove from the heat.

Put the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl and gradually add the cream a little at a time, stirring after each addition, until all the cream has been added and the mixture is smooth.

Place the bowl into a larger bowl of ice or refrigerate until the mixture has cooled and thickened. Spoon onto the cakes and spread over the top with a flexible metal spatula. It may run a little over the sides.

Yield

Makes About 16 slices

Cook Time

Prep Time: 10 mins.
Cook Time: 60 mins.