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2016 Taylor's, Vintage Port
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Why We're Buying
It’s impossible to speak about Taylor Fladgate without superlatives. It’s one of the largest port wine houses in the world. It’s also one of the oldest, with more than three centuries of tradition. Most importantly, Taylor Vintage Port ranks among the most sought-after and expensive ports anywhere, with wine critic Robert Parker calling it “the Château Latour of vintage ports.” The 2016 vintage reinforces why. It’s one of three incarnations to receive a perfect score among critics. In his review, James Suckling wrote, “OMG. This is really the most amazing young Taylor's I have ever tasted.” The red wine overflows with ripe layers of blackberries, raspberries, and black cherries that integrate seamlessly. A welcoming, tar-like edge complements the masculine structure and chiseled tannins, and racy acidity perfectly balances the sweetness. The only problem is that Taylor Fladgate only produced 6,500 cases in 2016, approximately half its normal output. The Final Sip: The greatness of 2016 Taylor Vintage Port is on full display, with the 100-point rating to prove it.
Critics Scores
Wine Enthusiast
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 add freshness to the wine. Drink from 2028.
James Suckling
OMG. This is really the most amazing young Taylor's I have ever tasted. Full-bodied and lightly sweet with super power and intensity. So racy and focused. Yet this has such muscle and intensity. Needs at least eight years to show you everything it has to offer. Drink in 2025.
Wine Spectator
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 seriously grippy, strapping Port, this revels in its power. Best from 2032 through 2055
Vinous
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, crushed stone, black olive and a light, marine-tinged element, perhaps almost peat-like. The palate is just beautiful with fine, chiseled tannins and a perfect line of acidity. There is that almost "arching" structure one always seeks in a great Taylor’s with a gentle but insistent grip towards the finish. It is everything you really want from a Vintage Port.
Decanter
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 finish which shows off the lovely purity of fruit. Drinking Window 2030-2055.