Pale tawny brown with golden caramel hues. Lifted aromas of spice, golden syrup, fig, coffee and honeyed fruit. The palate is dense and layered, with rich viscosity carrying flavours of Christmas pudding, honeycomb, toffee, caramel, sultana and fig. Sweet spice from oak and warming alcohol are balanced by acidity, finishing long with fig, prune and burnt honeycomb.

A blend averaging 22 years of age, including a component from a 1976 fortified Palomino. Matured in barrel for up to 50 years, allowing slow oxidation and concentration of flavour, delivering exceptional complexity, integration and finesse.

Extended barrel ageing under oxidative conditions has shaped the wine’s depth, concentration and balance, creating a refined fortified expression of remarkable age and character.

Serving

Best served slightly cool. Ideal on its own or paired with cheese, desserts or affogato. A contemplative, after-dinner style offering richness, warmth and elegance.

Style

Aged Tawny fortified with rich dried fruit, caramel complexity, balanced sweetness and exceptional length.

What makes the Sidewood Rare 22 Year Old Tawny so special?
This premium Tawny is crafted from a blend averaging 22 years of age, including a component from a 1976 fortified Palomino. Matured in barrel for up to 50 years, it develops exceptional complexity, concentration and depth.

What does the Sidewood Rare 22 Year Old Tawny taste like?
Expect rich layers of fig, sultana, caramel, toffee, honeycomb and Christmas pudding, complemented by notes of spice, coffee and golden syrup. The palate is dense and luxurious, with a long finish featuring fig, prune and burnt honeycomb characters.

How should I serve and enjoy the Sidewood Rare 22 Year Old Tawny?
Best served slightly cool, this Tawny is perfect as an after-dinner wine. It pairs beautifully with blue cheese, aged cheddar, nut-based desserts, chocolate desserts or affogato, while also being enjoyable on its own as a contemplative sipping wine.