"Neal Martin 95/100
The 2003 Taylor’s has a lovely ripe, primal bouquet of blackberry, raspberry, vanilla and marmalade that shows slightly better delineation than the Fonseca. The palate is medium-bodied with very composed, refined tannins that belie the heat of that summer. There is wonderful focus here and fine tension, the finish offering precise notes of black cherries, mulberry, cloves and white pepper. This is one of the finest Ports of a precocious vintage. Tasted May 2013. The Wine Advocate, May 2013
DBM Christmas favourite!"
Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman was founded in 1692 and has been family owned and run throughout its history. The name Taylor’s is synonymous with Vintage Port. Taylor’s Vintages are recognized for their understated elegance and austerity in youth and for the inner strength and vigour which makes them among the most long-lasting of all wines, the ultimate collector’s Ports. A hallmark of the Taylor’s style is the distinctive scented quality derived from the wines of Quinta de Vargellas which make up the backbone of the Taylor’s vintage blend. This famous property, which has been renowned for its ports since the 1820’s, was acquired by Taylor Fladgate in 1893 and also produces one of the rarest of all single estate vintage Ports, the legendary Vargellas Vinha Velha. The company’s two Pinhão Valley vineyards, Quinta de Terra Feita and Quinta do Junco, also contribute their robust and powerfully fruity wines to the Taylor’s vintage blend.
