{"product_id":"taylors-1971-single-harvest-port-1971","title":"Taylor Fladgate 1971 Single Harvest Port","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTaylor, Fladgate \u0026amp; Yeatman (Taylor Fladgate) is one of Portugal’s oldest and most esteemed Port houses, founded in 1692 in Vila Nova de Gaia.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Taylor has a tradition of holding deep reserves of wood-aged Ports, including “Single Harvest” (a limited edition, age-statement cask-matured offering) wines, which are released (usually 50 years after vintage) to showcase exceptional years in the wood-matured style.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Wine Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis wine was produced by the Taylor Fladgate blending and aging team. In the Single Harvest series, Taylor takes cask-matured Port lots from a single declared vintage (in this case 1971) and releases them after decades of wood aging, without further blending across vintages.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe base grapes for this offering come from vineyards in the Douro Valley, likely including Taylor’s estates such as Quinta de Vargellas, Quinta do Junco, and Terra Feita.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The Douro has a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters; its steep terraces and schist soils provide stress and concentration in the fruit.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAfter partial fermentation, the must is fortified with grape spirit to arrest fermentation and retain residual sugar (the standard Port method). The Port is then aged in seasoned oak casks (large vessels) for approximately \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e50 years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e before bottling (Taylor holds these in their aging cellars).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Because it is from a single harvest and matured entirely in cask before bottling, no further vintage blending is done.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eColor: Medium tawny-brown hue with a fading amber rim.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAromas: Warm, mellow notes of black coffee, molasses, marzipan, dried fig, sultana, cigar box, cedar; hints of rose petal, black tea, orange blossom, spice like black pepper.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePalate: Silky texture, balance between richness and freshness. The palate shows dried honey, clove, molasses, dried fruits (figs, sultanas), subtle spice, some peppercorn, with good acidity to lift and integrate the layers.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePairs beautifully with figs, almonds, caramel dessert, crème brûlée, and wild strawberries. It also can be enjoyed on its own or with walnuts or dried fruit.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe slightly cool between \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e12-16 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Decanting is not required (no sediment expected in this style). Best enjoyed in a port glass or smaller red wine glass to concentrate its oxidative aromas.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBecause it has already spent decades in cask, further bottle aging will be more subtle. Under proper storage (cool, stable, dark), it should remain elegant and expressive for years. After opening, consume within a few weeks to preserve aromatic brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; percentage used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBlend of traditional Port grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Cão.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e20 % ABV\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScores \/ Assessment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNeal Martin (Vinous) gave a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 \/ 100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and commented: \u003ci\u003e“Warm mellow notes of black coffee, molasses and marzipan blend with dried fig, sultana … silky texture, fresh acidity, long, mellow finish.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922273386710,"sku":null,"price":2101.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/Taylor_S1971SingleHarvestPort1971.png?v=1773668071","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/taylors-1971-single-harvest-port-1971","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}