{"product_id":"taylors-vintage-port-2017","title":"Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 2017","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 most celebrated and historic Port houses, founded in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1692\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Vila Nova de Gaia.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Over centuries, the house has developed a world-class reputation for Vintage Ports, Tawny Ports, and other fortified styles, maintaining large reserves of aged ports and investing in vineyard quality in the Douro Valley. The house’s philosophy balances tradition and precision, seeking to reflect both fruit and terroir in its top wines.\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, under whose technical direction and blending team the 2017 Vintage was conceived. The winemaking team (led by David Guimaraens in recent decades) selected parcels from the estate and partner vineyards (notably Quinta de Vargellas, Quinta de Terra Feita, and Quinta do Junco) and managed fermentation, fortification, oak maturation, and blending to produce a wine consistent with Taylor’s benchmark style.\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\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe grapes for the 2017 Vintage Port are drawn from Taylor’s estate vineyards and contracted plots across the Douro, including prime sites in the Douro Superior (such as Vargellas) and the Pinhão valley (Terra Feita, Junco)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The Douro climate is continental: hot, dry summers, cold winters, and significant diurnal temperature variation, which helps preserve acidity in grapes despite concentration. Soils are primarily schist terraces, forcing deep root systems and promoting mineral and structural concentration in the fruit.\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\"\u003eGrapes are harvested, fermented until enough sugar remains, and then fortified with grape spirit to arrest fermentation. The Port is matured \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e~20 months in wood (French oak vats and large casks)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e before bottling.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e After bottling, the wine continues to age in bottle and evolves over decades.\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\"\u003eInky black centre with a narrow purple rim.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The nose shows refined blackcurrant, blueberry, violet, graphite minerality, and hints of wild herbs and allspice.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e On the palate it is robust and structured: black fruit (blackberry, cassis), dark chocolate, subtle tar, violet notes, firm yet polished tannins, fresh acidity, and a long, persistent finish.\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\"\u003ePairs beautifully with blue cheese (Stilton, Roquefort), dark chocolate, rich berry desserts, figs, walnuts, and aged hard cheeses. Also excellent as a contemplative sipping wine after a meal.\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 between \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e16-18 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Decant away sediment—stand the bottle upright for several hours or overnight and decant gently. Use a port glass or large red wine glass. After opening, consume over one to two days to experience it before oxidation softens the edges.\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\"\u003eThis is a long-lived wine. Under ideal cellar conditions (~12-14 °C, stable humidity, darkness), it can evolve gracefully for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e30-50+ years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. With bottle age, tertiary aromas of tobacco, leather, dried fruit, prune, and spice should emerge.\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\"\u003eA blend of traditional Douro varieties including \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTouriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Cão\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, among others. (Exact proportions are proprietary to Taylor Fladgate.)\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\"\u003e20.0 % (typical of Vintage Ports)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScores\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\"\u003eWine Enthusiast: 98 pts\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVinous \/ Neal Martin: ~98 pts\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWine Spectator: 97 pts\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVarious reviews (retailers) also rate it very highly (96-99 range)\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":47922273353942,"sku":null,"price":705.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/TaylorFladgateVintagePort2017.png?v=1773668070","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/taylors-vintage-port-2017","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}