Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 1997 / 375ml | ≈ $95.46Original CHF 78.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Classification Classic Vintage Port
Region Porto
Production Details The official vintage account describes co-fermentation of field blends. It names Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz among the attractive early fruit and says Touriga Francesa and Tinta Cão benefited from additional time on the vine; this passage describes the producer's 2024 Ports generally rather than declaring a complete percentage blend for this wine. Serve at 16–18°C, decant to remove natural deposit, and drink within one to two days after opening.
Tasting Notes Opaque purple-black with an amethyst rim; dense blackcurrant and woodland fruit, delicate herbal nuances, rose petals and violets; lean, tightly knit tannins with vibrant fruit, herbal notes, stamina and refinement.
Sources: www.taylor.pt ↗ · Compare this vintage
2018 Technical Specifications
Classification Classic Vintage Port
Region Porto
Harvest Dates Picking at Quinta de Vargellas began on 17 September 2018.
Sites Quinta de Vargellas; Quinta de Terra Feita; Quinta do Junco
Production Details The release paper reports 7,800 cases produced. At announcement, Taylor’s planned bottling for July 2020 and release for early 2021; these are stated as plans rather than confirmed completion dates. The paper also describes traditional foot treading as the winemaking method used at the contributing estates.
Tasting Notes Purple-black with a narrow purple rim; woodland fruit, blackberry, blackcurrant, cherry and mocha, with violet, rose petal and minty herbs; ripe integrated tannins, a firm wiry grip and a long flow of fresh complex fruit.
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 20.0%
Residual Sugar 100 g/L
Total Acidity 4.52 g/L
Calories (estimated) 225 kcal / glass
150ml glass225 kcal
750ml bottle1125 kcal
Classification Classic Vintage Port
Region Porto
Harvest Dates Picking at Quinta de Vargellas began on 1 September 2017.
Sites Quinta de Vargellas; Quinta de Terra Feita; Quinta do Junco
Production Details A Wine Advocate note reproduced on Taylor’s page describes the final 2017 field blend as having aged approximately 20 months in wood. Serve at 16–18°C; decant to remove natural deposit and drink within one to two days after opening.
Tasting Notes Opaque black with a narrow purple rim; fine linear fruit, graphite minerality, violets, citrus, wild herbs and gum cistus; lithe muscular tannins and crisp pure berry fruit.
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 20.0%
Residual Sugar 102 g/L
Total Acidity 3.99 g/L
Calories (estimated) 225 kcal / glass
150ml glass225 kcal
750ml bottle1125 kcal
Classification Classic Vintage Port
Region Porto
Harvest Dates First grapes at Quinta de Vargellas were picked on 17 September 2016; the two Pinhão Valley estates followed on 23 and 26 September, respectively.
Production Details Mid-September rain was followed by cool nights that extended fermentation times and permitted gentle extraction. Serve at 16–18°C; decant to remove natural deposit and drink within one to two days after opening.
Tasting Notes Deep purple-black with a narrow magenta rim; intense berry fruit, racy acidity, firm integrated tannins, refinement, poise and a long finish.
Food Pairing Walnuts, blue-veined and other richly flavoured cheeses, and dried apricots or figs.
Sources: www.hancocks.co.nz ↗ · Compare this vintage
2003 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 20.5%
Residual Sugar 93 g/L
Total Acidity 4.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 225 kcal / glass
150ml glass225 kcal
750ml bottle1125 kcal
Classification Classic Vintage Port
Region Porto
Sites Quinta de Vargellas; Quinta de Terra Feita
Production Details September picking conditions were warm and dry, with even yields across grape varieties. Winemakers recorded intense colour, substantial tannin extraction from the skins during fermentation and powerful fruit in the young wines. Serve at 16–18°C and decant to separate the natural deposit.
Tasting Notes Rich purple-red; floral blueberry and blackberry, pure sweet fruit, spicy savoury silky tannins, rock rose, violets, liquorice, black cherry, plum, dark chocolate, kirsch and blackcurrant.
Food Pairing Walnuts, blue-veined and other richly flavoured cheeses, and dried apricots or figs.
Sources: www.hancocks.co.nz ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2009 / 750ml | ≈ $177.46Original CHF 145.00 | smithandsmith.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2003 / 750ml | ≈ $135.85Original CHF 111.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2003 / 1500ml | ≈ $383.06Original CHF 313.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 1997 / 750ml | ≈ $143.19Original CHF 117.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 1997 / 375ml | ≈ $95.46Original CHF 78.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Visitors' Centre, Rua do Choupelo nº 250, 4400-088 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Phone
+351 223 772 973
Owner
Family-owned (The Fladgate Partnership)
Cellarmaster
Adrian Bridge (CEO)