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Taylor's Vintage Port

The 2011 Taylor's Vintage Port has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine expert Richard Mayson on Taylor's Vintage Port - an internationally acclaimed fortified wine from Douro Valley.
Taylor's Vintage Port
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Wine Name
Taylor's Vintage Port

Wine Producer
Taylor's

Score
94

Wine Style
Fortified Wine

Grape Type
 Tempranillo
Touriga Franca
Tinta Barroca
Touriga Nacional

Country
Portugal

Vintage
1970

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Richard Mayson: Mid-deep brick red in color, with a thin browning rim; fragrant, slightly toasted, floral character, open if not all that expressive for a wine of this age; firm, rich, classic bittersweet character; firm, dry but an explosive, tannic finish; long and linear. A huge declaration: 31,400 cases. 18

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Wine expert Richard Mayson
Tastings year 2011
Region Douro Valley
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