2016 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WE 98 WS 98 VN 97 DC 96 WA 96
WE 98

Wine Enthusiast, December 2018

Ripe, structured while also fruity, this intense, perfumed Port is opulent while also elegant. Its tannins and great fruit are finely integrated and are rich with potential. Black fruits, berries and a juicy aftertaste...
WS 98

Wine Spectator, December 2018

This is packed with raspberry, blackberry and blueberry fruit flavors that play off one another, melding with anise, fruitcake and ganache notes. A warm tarry edge coats the finish, revealing an echo of bramble. A...
VN 97

Vinous, June 2018

In 2016 Taylor's began picking in Vargellas on 17 September, followed by Pinhão Valley estate on 23 and 26 September. The 2016 Vintage Port has an aristocratic bouquet with tight wound aromas of blackberry, bilberry...
DC 96

Decanter, May 2018

Dense and heady on the nose with an attractive green, leafy edge. Sweet and pump on the palate with lovely bright cherry and damson fruit – nicely defined but not as big as some. Firm, tight-knit tannins on a long, linear...
WA 96

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, August 2022

The 2016 Vintage Port was aged for 20 months in wood and comes in with 102 grams of residual sugar. When last seen, this was a fine Taylor's, not my favorite, perhaps, but very fine. It is a little precocious in this...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Port
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Portugal
Region Douro
Vintage 2016
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 20%
Closure Cork

The 2016 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port is an exquisite proprietary blend from the Douro region of Portugal. This red wine, produced by Taylor Fladgate, is a testament to their mastery of winemaking craftsmanship. Encased in a cork closure, the wine possesses an impressive alcohol content of 20.0%, a testament to its bold and robust character.

The color of the wine is a deep, dark crimson that captures the eye and invites closer inspection. The nose is tight and refined, offering a subtle hint of blackberry, bilberry, crushed stone, and black olive. A light marine-tinged element, almost peat-like, adds complexity and depth to the overall aromatic profile.

On the palate, you are greeted by a beautifully structured wine with fine, chiseled tannins and a perfect line of acidity. The backbone of this wine is tannic, yet it is balanced by a generous dose of sweet fruit and liquorice, enveloped in robust acidity. The finish is firm, promising excellent evolution and a greater complexity over time.

Wine connoisseurs and novices alike will appreciate the intricate layering of flavors and the balance struck between the bold, dark fruit flavors and the structured tannins. The 2016 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port is a wine that demands attention and rewards patience. The wine is designed to age, with some experts recommending a drinking window from 2043 to 2070.

In conclusion, the 2016 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port is not just a wine, but an experience. Its complexity, depth, and balance make it a must-have for any wine enthusiast's collection. It is an outstanding representation of the Douro region, showcasing the exceptional quality and unique character of Portuguese wines.