Aged 10 Years Tawny Port

Ficklin's Aged 10 Years Tawny Port is a true, aged Tawny Port. Lot No. 1 was first released in the Fall of 1995, and now Lot No. 11 is available. This wine has spent at least a full 10 years in small American oak cooperage. Comprised of wines from 1984 through 1993, it is a wine that is currently showing the full potential and character of a fine wood-aged Port. Of the four Portuguese varieties that Ficklin Vineyards uses to create it's premium California Ports, only two are featured in this wine, the Tinta Madeira, and the Touriga. Winemaker Peter Ficklin has built a solera system of 160 barrels so that this wine will be available now and for future generations.

Currently available in the Tasting Room or from the website store. Also ask for it at your local wine shop!

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Recent Awards

Distinguished Awards 2003 International Wine & Spirits Competition Bronze Medal One of the world's most distinguished competitions. Awards are only given to the top three wines of a category-Olympic Methods 2008 Lodi International Wine Competition - Distinguished Gold

Double Gold 2009 Best in Appellation Competition 2008 San Francisco International Wine Competition Gold Medals 2008 Beverage Testing Institute World Wine Championships - Score 91 2008 Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition 2008 Orang County Fair Wine Competition 2008 (Jerry Mead's) New World International Wine Competition - BEST OF CLASS 2007 Beverage Testing Institute World Wine Championships - Score 91 2007 San Antonio Express News Wine Competition 2005 LA County Fair, Wines of the World Competition 2004 International Eastern Wine Competition 2004 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition-Best of Class 2003 California State Fair - 94 Best of Varietal of Region 2003 West Coast Wine Competition 2003 Orange County Fair Wine Competition 2003 Monterey Wine Competition 2002 Long Beach Grand Cru 2002 California State Fair - 95 Best of Class 2002 Orange County Fair Wine Competition 2002 Beverage Testing Institute - score 90 2002 West Coast Wine Competition Best of Class 2002 Riverside International Wine Competition - CHAIRMAN'S AWARD Silver Medals 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2009 San Diego International Wine Competition 2009 National Women's Wine Competition 2008 California State Fair Wine Competition 2008 West Coast Wine Competition 2008 San Diego International Wine Competition 2008 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2007 (Jerry mead's) New World International Wine Competition 2007 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2006 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2006 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition 2005 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2004 San Diego National Wine Competition 2004 Orange County Fair Wine Competition 2004 San Francisco Wine Competition 2003 Los Angeles County Fair Wine Competition 2003 Riverside International Wine Competition 2002 Monterey Wine Competition 2002 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition 2002 International Eastern Wine Competition

Reviews

William Rice, The Chicago Tribune: "Wine of the Week, Ficklin Vineyards Tawny Port. Ficklin Vineyards Tawny is gentle and sweet and represents a great tradition...Wood aging has given the wine depth and complexity, a soft golden hue and a sugary fruit taste that masks its tannin and alcohol. It shows to good advantage when served with blue cheese or fruitcake." F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal: "FOUR STARS. Superb - Highly Recommended: Ficklin Vineyards Tinta Port & Ficklin Vineyards Aged 10 Year Tawny Port." Judges Comments International Wine & Spirits Competition 2003: Soft and well matured with solid oak backing.

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