{"product_id":"taylors-l-b-v","title":"Taylor Fladgate LBV (Late Bottled Vintage) 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, officially Taylor, Fladgate \u0026amp; Yeatman, is one of the oldest and most prestigious Port houses in Portugal, founded in 1692 in Vila Nova de Gaia.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Over centuries, Taylor established itself as a benchmark in Port styles—Vintage, Tawny, Ruby, White, and LBV. It was Taylor who officially introduced and popularized the LBV category in 1970 as a high-quality but more accessible alternative to Vintage Port.\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\"\u003eThe producer is Taylor Fladgate \u0026amp; Yeatman. Its winemaking \/ blending team sources wines from estate vineyards and partner vineyards in the Douro (especially Cima Corgo and Douro Superior), then ages them, blends, and bottles under the house style of Taylor’s LBV.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The house carefully monitors oak aging, blending of barrel lots, filtration (or not), and bottling schedules to ensure consistent expression.\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\"\u003eGrapes used in Taylor’s LBV come from vineyards across the Douro Valley, notably the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior zones. The Douro has a continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters, and large diurnal temperature shifts that help preserve acidity even in fortified wines. The terraces of schist and well-draining soils stress the vines and concentrate flavours.\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\"\u003eThe wine is produced in the standard Port fashion: fermentation is carried out until a portion of sugar remains, then fortification with grape spirit (brandy) arrests fermentation. Taylor’s LBVs are aged in wood (oak casks) for \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 to 6 years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e before bottling.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Some LBVs are filtered before bottling (so do not throw sediment), while others are bottled unfiltered. Taylor’s LBV is ready to drink when bottled, with no need for long bottle aging.\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\"\u003eDeep ruby to purple in color. On the nose: blackcurrant, dark cherries, plum, hints of licorice and spice. On the palate: rich black fruit character, concentration, and a strong structure from residual tannins; balanced sweetness, and lingering finish of fruit, spice, and a touch of wood influence.\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\"\u003eExcellent with dark chocolate desserts, berry compotes, nutty desserts (almond tart, pecan pie), and strong cheeses such as Stilton or blue cheese. It also pairs well with desserts featuring red fruits, chocolate mousse, or forest berry sauces.\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 (around \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e16-18 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e). Use a port glass or smaller red wine glass to concentrate the aromas. Decanting is generally \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enot necessary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e if the bottle is filtered; if unfiltered, decant gently to leave sediment behind. Once opened, the wine remains drinkable for some weeks if corked and kept cool.\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 LBV is already aged in wood and intended to be bottle-ready, further bottle aging has limited effect compared to Vintage Port. Under cool, stable conditions, it can remain in good condition for several years in bottle, but its prime drinking window is typically within a few years of purchase.\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\"\u003eAs a Port house blend, Taylor’s LBV uses traditional red Douro grape varieties such as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTouriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cão\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, etc. Precise proportions are proprietary to the house and vary by vintage.\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\"\u003eAround \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e19–20 %\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ABV (typical for Port \/ fortified wine)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922272960726,"sku":null,"price":198.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/TaylorsL.B.V_f44abb31-4acc-4750-ab18-476b890d216d.png?v=1773668056","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/taylors-l-b-v","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}