Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 1997

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Winery:

Taylor Fladgate

Varietal:

Vintage Port

Region:

Portugal

Type:

Dessert/Fortified

Color:

Red

Drink Dates:

Drink Now - 2012

UPC:

 

User Tags:  rich, character, style, finesse, fruit, big, futures, dark fruit, blend, classic 

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Winemakers Notes

Taylor’s finest and rarest wine, the very pinnacle of port. Only in a year when everything is perfect does Taylor's ‘declare’ a vintage. With the company’s reputation at stake, ‘declaring’ is not taken lightly, since it invites a knowledgeable and worldwide audience to judge whether perfection has indeed been achieved.

The ultimate collector’s wines, Taylor's Vintage Ports will last for fifty years or more. They are renowned for their massive structure, concentration of flavor and distinctive ‘masculine’ style. Bottled after two years in wood, read more...they continue to mature for decades in the cellar, slowly attaining the sublime elegance and power which are the hallmarks of the Taylor's style.

Taylor's Vintage Ports are classically served after lunch or dinner, in a relaxed and unhurried atmosphere when their powerful aromas and rich flavors can be fully appreciated and discussed. They can be enjoyed without food, but cheese is a fine accompaniment, as are nuts or dried fruits.

The Winter and Spring of 1997 were warm and dry. The higher than normal temperatures in February and March brought on an early bud burst and berry set for all the vineyards was very good.

From flowering up to September there were frequent rain showers which meant that the initial advanced to the season was lost to a more gradual ripening period. The weather during the harvest was extremely hot and extra effort was made to prolong the fermentation. Yields, however, were down by around 30%.

The high quality was evident in the winter from the start, with the intensity of the must, good integration of the spirit and powerful, attractive aromas.    (hide)

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