KWV

Tawny Port 1939

Fortifieds
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It's rare to witness a collection of vintage ports like what's on offer in the 2025 Strauss winter catalogue. With the cold evenings approaching, these complex beauties are the perfect companions to open before dinner to warm the atmosphere.

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ZAR 8 208
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  • KWV; Tawny Port; 1939; 1 (1 x 1); 750ml
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ZAR 4 500 - 7 000
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KWV
Tawny Port 1939
1 (1 x 1) 750ml
Matured and bottled at the KWV cellars in Paarl, tawny-styled 'ports' from the 20s, 30s and 40s have aged beautifully.

Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'Produced from the Boberg region, this is a fully mature but ethereal port with wafts of cold coffee, nuts and spice, cloaked in sweet fruit. A delight.' - Roland Peens, 93/100 (2018)

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