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Taylor's

Taylor's 20 Year Old Tawny Port

Name: Taylor's 20 Year Old Tawny Port
Brand: Taylor's
Price: 44.99 USD
Rating: 4.5 (0 reviews)

Portugal, Douro

Red fortified wine

4.5

Expert Rating

4.3

Most Reviewed

Non-vintage

WINE DESCRIPTION

Taylor's 20 Year Old Tawny Port is a premium fortified wine produced by Taylor's, a renowned producer of Port wines. This wine is made from grapes grown in the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its steep terraced vineyards and unique microclimate. The grapes are carefully selected and aged in oak barrels for at least twenty years, resulting in a complex and elegant wine with notes of dried fruits, nuts, and spices. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques such as foot treading and careful blending to achieve the desired style. This Tawny Port is a perfect example of the style, with a smooth and silky texture, balanced sweetness, and a long, lingering finish. It is a great choice for special occasions or as a gift for wine lovers.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Taylor's 20 Year Old Tawny Port is an exquisite example of a classic fortified port.Rich aromas of dried figs, dates, and raisins mingle with hints of orange peel, dried tobacco, and leather. On the palate, it is full-bodied and luscious with a velvety texture balanced by bright acidity and a smooth finish. Enjoy this port now and over the next decade to fully appreciate its complexity and depth.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

Profile

Sweetness:

Luscious

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Very high

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Smooth

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (5)

Touriga Nacional

Touriga Franca

ORIGINS

Winery: Taylor's

Region: Douro

The Douro Valley in Portugal is one of the oldest and most iconic wine regions in the world. Located in the north of the country, the region is renowned for its stunning scenery and its production of world-class fortified wines. The Douro Valley was first demarcated in 1756 and originally applied only to port production. It was extended to include table wine in 1979, with the first glimmer of the region’s potential for non-fortified still red wines appearing when port shippers Casa Ferreirinha launched Barca Velha in 1952. The focus on table wines did not take hold until the 1990’s, following Portugal’s accession to the EU.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.3

0 Reviews