Taylor's, Vintage Port
    Taylor's

    Taylor's, Vintage Port,

    Destination

    vintage

    Taylor's, Taylor's, Vintage Port, 2016

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Taylor's, Taylor's, Vintage Port, 2016

    Spicy taut and serious, with notes of mint leaf, bay and dark black berry fruit buffering a firm taut mineral mid palate that takes a little while to open up. As it does floral notes meet mocha and fresh fig, then fresh herb notes, wonderful dark fruits and salty schist on the finish bringing real brightness. A very poised, assured and complex Taylor’s brimming with sinewy, tense energy and wonderful lift on the finish.

    ABV:
    20%
    97/100
    Neal Martin, Vinous
    The 2018 Taylor’s Vintage Port comes predominantly from two vineyards: Quinta de Vargellas and Quinta de Terra Feita. It has a classy, aristocratic bouquet, a signature note apropos Taylor’s Vintage: dense black fruit with touches of melted tar, cloves and white pepper. This just builds and builds in the glass. The palate is very harmonious with fine tannins, perfect acidity and very pure with a gentle, almost caressing second half. White pepper interlaces the black fruit with a very precise finish. Pure class.
    Date Reviewed:
    09/2020
    Drinking Window:
    2032 - 2075

    specifications

    country:
    Portugal
    region:
    Douro
    Appellation:
    Douro
    Producer:
    Taylor's
    style:
    Red
    Grape Variety:
    Touriga Nacional
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.

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    Established in 1692, Taylor’s is one of the oldest of the Port houses. To this day the family remains absolutely dedicated to the highest standards of Port production and continues to invest in all aspects of the firm’s operations and the unique environment of the Douro Valley, through the promotion of sustainable and responsible viticulture. Taylor’s Vintage Port is one of the world’s most iconic wines. Made only in the very finest years – known as ‘declared’ vintages – the Vintage Port is a blend of three iconic properties: Quinta de Vargellas, Quinta de Terra Feita and more recently, Quinta do Junco. Taylor’s is also respected as a producer of quality Tawnies and holds one of the largest reserves of rare cask aged wines from which its distinguished aged tawny Ports are drawn. The house is also known as the originator of Late Bottled Vintage, a style which the firm pioneered and of which it remains the leading producer.

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