Taylor Fladgate
Very Old Single Harvest Porto Port Blend
Porto, Douro, Portugal
The wine was a dark red with brown edges. Aromas of sweet cherry with spice, honey and nutty nuances. The palate is smooth with a molasses character, warm yet vibrant ending with some spice and oak. Lingers nicely. Tasting Sample.
The wine was a dark red with brown edges. Aromas of sweet cherry with spice, honey and nutty nuances. The palate is smooth with a molasses character, warm yet vibrant ending with some spice and oak. Lingers nicely. Tasting Sample.
Jun 8th, 2016
Very unique for me, almost spirits like in its elegant weight. A very complex nose and palate vie for the tasters attention. Impressively long and intense finish. Caramels, salt, orange fruits and rind, and spice are just some of the things I go lot from the nose and palate. Would love more time with a bottle of this over a month or so. #port
Very unique for me, almost spirits like in its elegant weight. A very complex nose and palate vie for the tasters attention. Impressively long and intense finish. Caramels, salt, orange fruits and rind, and spice are just some of the things I go lot from the nose and palate. Would love more time with a bottle of this over a month or so. #port
Oct 30th, 2014
Tasted the 1964 vintage in 2015. Notes of orange rind, caramel, dried fig, hint of soy sauce. Light Brick colour with orange hue. This wine is a well integrated delight with elements in harmony. Taylor Fladgate produces this wine from the Quinta de Vargellas estate which is located in the remote upper reaches of the Duoro Valley East of the Duoro Gorge. This vintage wine is stylistically differentiated from it's other family members in various ways including a medium body, hints of prominent orange aromatics and the near absence of red fruit. This wine could be mistaken as an olorosso sherry in its appearance and aromatic profile. Quite a remarkable artistic creation. Hats off to Taylor Fladgate and the patience to see this through. Well done. 50 years in the making.
Tasted the 1964 vintage in 2015. Notes of orange rind, caramel, dried fig, hint of soy sauce. Light Brick colour with orange hue. This wine is a well integrated delight with elements in harmony. Taylor Fladgate produces this wine from the Quinta de Vargellas estate which is located in the remote upper reaches of the Duoro Valley East of the Duoro Gorge. This vintage wine is stylistically differentiated from it's other family members in various ways including a medium body, hints of prominent orange aromatics and the near absence of red fruit. This wine could be mistaken as an olorosso sherry in its appearance and aromatic profile. Quite a remarkable artistic creation. Hats off to Taylor Fladgate and the patience to see this through. Well done. 50 years in the making.
Jun 16th, 2015Hints of dried fruits, soy, nuts. Dry finish witha beautiful acidity.
Hints of dried fruits, soy, nuts. Dry finish witha beautiful acidity.
Dec 20th, 2014Sticky figs with round acidity. Really nice!
Sticky figs with round acidity. Really nice!
Oct 18th, 2014
Stewy, nutty and old...but still fresh and full of life. Amazing. $280
Stewy, nutty and old...but still fresh and full of life. Amazing. $280
May 15th, 2014
Finally opened this beautiful and this is why I love port. The amber colour seduces you then the smooth velvet palate and long complex mellow finish kept me wanting more.
Finally opened this beautiful and this is why I love port. The amber colour seduces you then the smooth velvet palate and long complex mellow finish kept me wanting more.
Apr 30th, 2014
Rafael E. had this 10 years ago
Rafael E. had this 10 years ago
Jun 19th, 2015