{"product_id":"taylors-chip-dry","title":"Taylor Fladgate Chip Dry White Port NV","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 is one of the historic Port houses in Portugal, founded in 1692 and known for producing premium Ports in the Douro Valley. Taylor is especially well respected for its reserve and aged Tawny and Vintage Ports, but they also pioneered a style of dry white Port known as “Chip Dry.” Chip Dry was first blended in 1934, and over decades it has become a signature aperitif white Port within Taylor’s portfolio.\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\"\u003eThe producer is Taylor Fladgate \u0026amp; Yeatman. The winemaking team blends selected white ports from grapes in the Douro Superior and other Douro sub-zones, then ages them and fortifies them in oak vats over extended periods before blending into the consistent Chip Dry style. The team oversees grape sourcing, fermentation arrest via fortification (brandy addition), and aging in oak.\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 grapes for Chip Dry come from the Douro Superior (eastern Douro area) and potentially other white grape-producing subzones in the Douro Valley. Climate is continental with hot summers and cold winters; altitude, river influence, and schist soils aid in retaining acidity and purity in white grape varieties. The Douro’s steep vineyard terraces and well-draining schist soils encourage concentration and minerality in the grapes used.\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\"\u003eTaylor Fladgate uses the traditional Port method: fermentation is started and then halted by adding brandy, preserving residual sugars and arresting fermentation. In Chip Dry’s case, this fortification is made later when much of the sugar has already converted to alcohol, yielding a drier style of White Port. The individual component ports are matured separately in oak vats for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 to 5 years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. After maturation, they are blended together for balance and character before bottling.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\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\"\u003ePale straw in color. On the nose: delicate fresh fruit aromas, citrus peel, light orchard fruits, hints of oak aging and mellow nut or almond nuance. On the palate: crisp, fresh, dry with a touch of texture from the previous oak aging. The finish is clean, lively, and refreshing with a gentle fortification warmth.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\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\"\u003eChip Dry is classically served as an aperitif, often chilled or over ice. It pairs superbly with salted nuts, olives, cured seafood (like octopus, sardines), light tapas, or citrusy canapés. In Portugal, it is sometimes enjoyed as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhite Port \u0026amp; Tonic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (white port poured over ice, topped with tonic, mint or lime) as a refreshing long drink.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\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 chilled between \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 °C and 10 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Use a white wine glass or a port glass if preferred. Decanting is not necessary; it is meant to be ready to drink. When serving as a cocktail (with tonic), pour over ice and garnish with mint or citrus peel.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\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\"\u003eAs a fortified wine, Chip Dry has good stability, but once opened, consume within a few weeks (if corked and kept cool) to retain freshness. Before opening, store upright in cool, dark conditions. Because its components are aged before blending, the wine you buy is already mature; further aging in bottle has limited effect.\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\"\u003eMultiple white port grape varieties are used; predominant among them is \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMalvasia Fina\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Other local white Douro varieties may also contribute.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\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\"\u003eApproximately \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e19.7 %\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ABV.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922272895190,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/TaylorsChipDry.png?v=1773668054","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/taylors-chip-dry","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}