Kopke 20 Year Tawny Port is a premium aged tawny port poured at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Made by Kopke in Portugal’s Douro Valley, it is a long-aged, deeply complex fortified wine and one of the most elegant ways to end a meal on our list. We pour it because two decades in cask produce a port of remarkable finesse.

About the Winery

Kopke is recognized as the oldest port house in the world, founded in 1638 by Nicolau Kopke. The house is especially celebrated for its aged tawny and Colheita ports, a category with which its name is practically synonymous. Its 20 Year Tawny is one of its flagship aged expressions, built on careful, patient barrel maturation.

Region & Grape

The wine comes from the Douro Valley, the world’s oldest demarcated wine region and the birthplace of port. It is made from traditional Douro varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz. The “20 Year” reflects the average age of the wines in the blend, matured in seasoned oak casks where slow oxidation develops layered, concentrated character.

Tasting Notes

Expect a deep amber-tawny color and a complex nose of dried figs, apricots and raisins, with honey, toasted nuts and a hint of vanilla. The palate is rich and concentrated, with caramel, toffee, dried fruit and spice, finishing long, velvety and elegantly sweet with a lingering nuttiness.

What to Pair It With

This is a wine for unhurried desserts. It shines with our Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta and Mama’s Tiramisu, and it is wonderful alongside the Charcuterie Board. Explore the full dine-in menu for more.

How It’s Served at Grappa

Kopke 20 Year Tawny Port is offered as a 1.5 oz or 3 oz pour at $19 / $28.50.

FAQ

Where is Kopke 20 Year Tawny Port from?

It is made in the Douro Valley of northern Portugal by Kopke, recognized as the oldest port house in the world, founded in 1638.

What does Kopke 20 Year Tawny Port taste like?

It is rich and complex, with dried fig, apricot and raisin, honey, toasted nuts, caramel and spice, finishing long, velvety and elegantly sweet.

How is a 20 Year Tawny different from a 10 Year?

The 20 Year spends more average time in cask, giving it greater concentration, more dried-fruit and nutty complexity, and an even smoother, more elegant finish than the 10 Year.

When you visit, book a table, explore the full wine list, and the dine-in menu.