McWilliams Hanwood Classic 5 Year Old Tawny is lifted caramel and hazelnut on the nose with red berries, caramel and nut on the palate. Full mouthfeel, sweet yet balanced with clean acid and fine tannin backbone — minimum 5 years in small oak, consistent year in, year out.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
This distinguished Australian Tawny presents a warm, rich amber colour with tawny-orange highlights of genuine aged character and brilliance, displaying the outstanding quality characteristic of McWilliams Hanwood Classic 5 Year Old — matured for a minimum of five years in small oak casks and released only when it has reached optimum maturity, reflecting McWilliams’ long and prestigious history and wealth of experience in producing exceptional fortified wines.
Aroma
The nose is lifted and immediately inviting, with caramel and hazelnut characters of genuine warmth and distinction being prominently expressive and deeply appealing. Hints of red berries add a layer of fresh fruit complexity that perfectly complements the caramel and nut richness — a bouquet of outstanding character, authenticity and approachable Tawny appeal that reflects McWilliams’ meticulous approach to blending and maturation.
Palate
Full and generously textured on the palate, with red berries, caramel and nut flavours of genuine depth and character following through from the nose with excellent persistence and harmony. The mouthfeel is full with some sweetness, beautifully balanced by clean acid and a fine tannin backbone of outstanding structure and elegance — a 5 Year Old Tawny of genuine consistency and approachable distinction. The finish is warm, clean and satisfying.
Pairs With
This exceptional McWilliams Hanwood Classic 5 Year Old Tawny is a natural companion to hazelnut cake, caramel slice, red berry trifle, aged cheddar, charcuterie, or enjoyed neat or lightly chilled as a versatile aperitif or digestif — the perfect everyday expression of McWilliams’ fortified wine heritage.
