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Taylor\u2019s – Iconic Port Wines: 29 April 2023.<\/h3>\nThe Port House of Taylor\u2019s is iconic and its Port wines quintessential. Taylor\u2019s is one of the largest Port wine houses and also one of the oldest. Founded in 1692 in Vila Nova de Gaia in Portugal by Job Bearsley, and its full trading name is \u2018Taylor, Fladgate & Yeatman\u2019 – as a Mr Joseph Taylor, John Alexander Fladgate and Morgan Yeatman formed a partnership back in 1838.
\nTaylor\u2019s are dedicated entirely to the production of Port Wine and in particular to its finest styles, as Taylor\u2019s Vintage Port is one of the world\u2019s great iconic wines. Made only in the very finest of years – and known as a \u2018declared\u2019 vintage. Vintage Ports are blended from the best grapes of their own estate vineyards in the heart of the Douro Valley. Taylor\u2019s long family tradition has provided continuity and clarity of purpose, with family members still playing leading roles in all areas of the company. There long and unbroken family heritage are essential attributes of any great wine house. It has also allowed the skills and knowledge required to produce the finest Ports to be constantly refined and added to in the light of experience as they are passed down from one generation to the next.
\nTaylor\u2019s are regarded as the benchmark for ‘Vintage Port’. Noted for their elegance and poise as well as for their restrained power and longevity. Taylor\u2019s is also respected for their ‘Aged Port Wines’ and hold one of the largest reserves of rare cask aged wines from where their distinguished aged Tawny Ports are sourced. Based in Oporto and the Douro Valley the company is closely involved in all stages of the production of fine Port Wines, from the planting of the vineyard, cultivation, fermentation, ageing, blending and bottling of the wines. The family\u2019s commitment to the future of Port is demonstrated in its single minded dedication to the highest standards in Port production, its continued investment in all aspects of the firm\u2019s operations and its determination to preserve the unique environment of the Douro Valley through the promotion of sustainable and responsible viticulture.
\n*(The following Port wines are available in the New Zealand market, and with respectful time in your cellar and careful decanting, a real treat).\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Taylors-Feature-Bottle-01\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tTaylor\u2019s \u2018The Mallet\u2019 – Historical III
\nGrape Varietals:<\/strong> Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto C\u00e3o, Touriga Francesa, Touriga Nacional
\nGrowing Region:<\/strong> Douro Valley – Portugal
\nHead Winemaker:<\/strong> David Guimaraens
\n4 Stars \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 \nThis blend was carefully put together from specially selected Ports from Taylor\u2019s extensive aged Tawny stocks, aged in seasoned oak Port pipes. This bottle shape is a reference-back to the beginning of the 18th century, where bottles were mouth-blown and bulbous in shape. The ageing has all bee done before release, so ready to sip, savour & share
\n\u2022 Deep reddish-brown hue at the centre with a narrow brick coloured rim. The mature, opulent nose opens with a warm redolence of coffee, butterscotch and dried fruit, with notes of plum and raisin. Around this rich, mellow core are layers of spicy, woody and nutty aroma, as well as discreet floral scents, giving the wine an intricate, subtle and seductive complexity. On the palate it is round and dense, with a smooth silky texture.\n

\u2022 No Decanting Required & serve between 12\u00b0- 14\u00b0C : 20% Alc. : 115g\/L R.S : Cellar 8 – 10 years : *NZ$88.00 <\/p>\n\tTaylor\u2019s \u2018Vintage\u2019 Port 2003
\nGrape Varietals:<\/strong> Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinta C\u00e3o & Tinta Amarela
\nGrowing Region:<\/strong> Douro Valley – Portugal
\nHead Winemaker:<\/strong> David Guimaraens
\n5 Stars \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 \nTaylor\u2019s Vintage Port is one of the world\u2019s iconic wines. The best parcels from their estates of Quinta de Vargellas, Quinta de Terra Feita and Quinta do Junco in the heart of the Douro Valley. The finest wines are aged for two winters in oak. In the second spring they are tasted, and if judged to be of exceptional quality, the three estates are blended.
\n\u2022 A generous aroma of exotic spices, figs and wild berries with a forest backdrop. This 2003 Vintage Port shows a stylishly generous palate, still with a firm structure due to sturdy fruit tannins and packed with concentrated dark berry flavours infused with spice that carry through to mocha-chocolate finish. Like other great Vintage Ports from Taylor\u2019s – its signature of restrained power and elegance along with a sturdy strength and stamina that will continue to age well.\n

\u2022 Decanting & serve between 15\u00b0- 16\u00b0C : 20.5% Alc. : 102g\/L R.S. : Cellar 20 – 30 years : *NZ$380.00 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Taylors-Feature-Bottle-02\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Taylors-Feature-Bottle-03\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tTaylor\u2019s \u2018Vintage\u2019 Port 2007
\nGrape Varietals:<\/strong> Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinta C\u00e3o & Tinta Amarela
\nGrowing Region:<\/strong> Douro Valley – Portugal
\nHead Winemaker:<\/strong> David Guimaraens
\n5 Stars \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 \nThis iconic Taylor\u2019s Vintage Port is sourced from three of their famous properties: Vargellas, Terra Feita and Junco. Which occupy distinct geographic locations in the heart of the Douro Valley and each with its own special growing conditions. Each site contributes its own unique character and dimension to the harmony and complexity of the blend.
\n\u2022 Packed with character, on the nose you are greeted by dense blackcurrants, forest berries overlaid with deft herbal scents of violets and bitter cacao. This Vintage Port has Taylor\u2019s elegant signature, with its understatement depth, generosity of flavour and vigour. Even 15 years on, it still has taught tannins which are a strong feature of the Taylor\u2019s vintage expressions along with an incredible density of flavour, a hallmark of this 2007 vintage.\n

\u2022 Decanting & serve between 15\u00b0- 16\u00b0C : 20% Alc. : Approx. 100g\/L R.S : Cellar 25 – 30 years : *NZ$380.00 <\/p>\n\tTaylor\u2019s \u2018Vargellas Vinha Velha\u2019 2017
\nGrape Varietals:<\/strong> Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinto C\u00e3o, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
\nGrowing Region:<\/strong> Douro Valley – Portugal
\nHead Winemaker:<\/strong> David Guimaraens
\n5 Stars \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 \nQuinta de Vargellas is celebrated as one of the top 100 vineyards in the world, part of Taylor\u2019s for more than a century. It has the highest percentage of old vines of any Quinta in the Douro, with 60% of the vines over 75 years old. All grapes are traditionally foot tread, 2 years in oak, bottled unfiltered and will continue maturing for decades.
\n\u2022 A rich, detailed tapestry of hypnotic aromas. The palate is wonderfully balanced, revealing multiple layers and dimensions of small dark berries like cassis and black cherries. The voluptuous richness has a unique granite essence along with wild herbs, praline oak, leather, bitter cacao and cigar nuances. The palate is supported by firm textural tannins and is full of dense black and red fruit flavours that develop into a crescendo on the memorable finish.\n

\u2022 Decanting & serve between 15\u00b0- 16\u00b0C : 20% Alc. : 105g\/L R.S. : Cellar 30 – 40 years : *NZ$550.00 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Taylors-Feature-Bottle-04\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\"Taylors-Feature-Bottom-Banner-01\"\n\tThese iconic Port wines are available from Fine Wine Retailers \u2022 Restaurants \u2022 Wine Bars & Winery Website.
*(prices, vintages & availability will vary by outlet & country)\n

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