COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Sousão, Amorim
PRODUCER
Taylor's
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Taylor's Vintage Port 2018 is a distinguished fortified wine from the Douro Valley, Portugal. Produced by Taylor's, a house with a history dating back to 1692, this wine is a 'classic declaration,' meaning it is only produced in years deemed exceptional by the producer. The 2018 vintage was characterized by a challenging growing season with late rains and heat, resulting in low yields. The grapes are a field blend from Taylor's own estates, aged in large, old wooden vats. Taylor's Vintage Ports are recognized for their significant structure and aromatic intensity, balanced with restraint, positioning them as wines with long aging potential.
ALCOHOL
20.0%
AVG. PRICE
€95
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Taylor's declares Vintage Port only in exceptional years, about three times a decade.
Fact 02
The 2018 is the third consecutive declared vintage for Taylor's.
Fact 03
This Port is a field blend, meaning grapes are grown and harvested together from specific plots.
Fact 04
The wine is aged in very old, large wooden vats, a traditional method for Vintage Port.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Taylor's Vintage Port 2018 is produced using traditional methods in the Douro Valley. The grapes, a field blend from Taylor's estates, undergo traditional foot-treading. After fermentation, the wine is aged for about 18 months in large, old wooden vats. This process is designed to create wines with significant structure and aromatic intensity, intended for long-term aging.
