Fortified2017

Vintage Port

Taylor's · Douro, Portugal

89

Aggregate Score

Based on 6 critic scores, normalized and weighted by source credibility.

Awards & Recognition

🏅Parker 95+Wine Spectator Top 100

Critic Scores

Decanter (2017)88
James Suckling (2017)89
Tim Atkin (2017)88
Vivino (2017)4.6/5
Jancis Robinson (2017)17/20
Wine Enthusiast (2017)89

Tasting Notes

Intense blackberry, chocolate, violet, and spice. Massively concentrated with perfect sweetness balance and incredible grip.

Our Review

Taylor's is the benchmark Port house, and the 2017 is one of the great declared vintages. This wine will evolve for decades, developing extraordinary complexity with age.

Food Pairings

StiltonDark chocolateWalnutsAfter dinner

Serving Temperature

16-18°C

Aging Potential

20-60 years

Pros

  • +Excellent quality for the category
  • +Well-balanced and complex
  • +Strong critical acclaim
  • +Aging potential

Cons

  • -Premium pricing
  • -Limited availability in some markets

Frequently Asked Questions

Key Facts

Producer
Taylor's
Region
Douro
Sub-Region
Douro
Country
Portugal
Grape
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
Appellation
Porto DOC
Type
Fortified
Alcohol
20%
Price
$85
Price Range
Premium

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