Sandeman NV Fine Tawny Port
Fortified 20% ABV ABV Sandeman
28 February 2026
Decent but nothing special
It's fine. Does the job if you want something sweet after dinner with some cheese. I got dried apricot and a bit of orange peel which was nice, but I've had tawnies with more going on for a similar price. Not bad though, just wouldn't rush to buy it again.
31 October 2025
Perfect after-dinner sipper
Picked this up for a dinner party and it was a massive hit. Really smooth with that butterscotch and almond thing going on — everyone kept going back for more. At under £16 it's honestly a bargain for how good it tastes. Will definitely be keeping a bottle in the house from now on.
29 October 2025
Christmas in a glass
The guy at my local wine shop recommended this and honestly he nailed it. Caramel, figs, toasted nuts — it's like all the best bits of Christmas cake in liquid form. Brilliant with a bit of stilton. At 20% it's warming without being too boozy. Already on my second bottle.
7 October 2025
Solid everyday port
I'm not a huge port person but my wife loves it, so I grabbed this from Waitrose. It's nice — got that dried fruit sweetness but it's not sickly like some ports can be. The nutty finish is lovely. Good value for what you get.