FFW 2021 Wine Catalogue

TAYLOR 2017 DRINK2035- 2100

PORTUGAL

6x75 £325

A tad deeper in the glass than the Croft; a nose of similarly rich fruits but with great complexity and more finesse than the Croft and a touch sweeter – more refined; the palate has lovely body and intensity, both elegant and yet powerful with super- smooth tannins and a background seamless balance and acidity. Elegant and persistent, this is incredibly stylish and wow, will drink into the next century.

MEET THE GROWER Taylor

VINOUS 98 POINTS

Taylor’s was founded over three centuries ago in 1692 and has been family owned and run throughout its history. Taylor’s is recognised as a benchmark for Vintage Port, its classic vintages attracting the highest scores and auction prices. Known for their elegance, longevity and distinctive scented character, they are blended from the finest wines of the firm’s own ‘quintas’ or estates. These three famous properties – Vargellas, Terra Feita and Junco – occupy distinct geographic locations and each contributes its own unique character and dimension to the subtle harmony of the blend. These properties represent the best of innovation and tradition, combining themost advanced viticultural practices with traditional foot treading, still unsurpassed as amethod for making Vintage Port. With back-to-back ‘declared’ vintages in 2016 (96 points) and 2017 (98-100 points) it’s been a good couple of years for probably the most well-known port ‘shipper’.

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