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Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 2017
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalDry best describes the 2017 vintage. April and May were warm, and June was sweltering, all leading to an early crop that was picked beginning September 1, the earliest since 1945 at Taylor. The excellent news is harvest temperatures were mild with cool nights providing ideal fermentation conditions. Typically opaque at this stage, the nose is at once opulent and polished filled with floral violets, dried wild herbs and hints of black raspberry. On the palate, its power and muscularity are restained, but seemingly ready at a moment's notice to ignite the long, linear finish. Savoury, fruity and dry at once, it is a complex creature in need of 20 more years in the bottle. Again following this and 2016 is going to be fun for decades. You will not be disappointed.Tasted: 02 November 2019Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $169.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| QC | $156.00 | 750ml | SAQ |
| NL | $155.00 | 750ml | NLLC |
| AB | $169.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Blend: Touriga Nacional - Touriga Franca - Tinta Roriz - Tinta BarrocaCSPC: 85872UPC: 5013626115916
