{"product_id":"taylors-vintage-port-1977","title":"Taylor's Vintage Port 1977","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaylor’s Vintage Port 1977 is a beautifully mature expression from one of the most revered names in Port, offering the depth, structure, and longevity that have made Taylor’s a benchmark for the style. Produced by Taylor, Fladgate \u0026amp; Yeatman, a house with roots dating back to 1692, this vintage reflects the power of Douro fruit from some of the region’s finest estate vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith age, Taylor’s Vintage Port 1977 develops a deep garnet-to-tawny hue at the rim, with the kind of complexity only long bottle ageing can bring. Expect layered aromas of dried black fruits, fig, plum, cocoa, cedar, walnut, and spice, with floral and earthy notes emerging as it opens in the glass.\n\nOn the palate it is typically rich and concentrated, yet balanced by the firm backbone and precision for which Taylor’s is known. The finish is long and resonant, with mature notes of dark chocolate, dried fruit, and spice. This is a Port with excellent aging potential in ideal cellaring conditions, though it is now at a stage where it can be especially rewarding to enjoy for its evolved complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes come from Taylor’s own top-class estates in the Douro Valley, including Quinta de Vargellas, Quinta de Terra Feita, and Quinta do Junco, all classified in Group A, the highest quality category. These vineyards benefit from distinct microclimates and the steep, schist-rich terroir of the Douro, helping produce intensely concentrated fruit with natural structure and freshness.\n\nVintage Port is made only in exceptional years, with grapes traditionally harvested by hand and vinified to capture maximum colour, aroma, and tannin. Taylor’s is renowned for its meticulous selection and traditional approach, creating Ports built for both power and long maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest enjoyed with blue cheese, dark chocolate desserts, nut-based pastries, or simply on its own after dinner. Serve slightly below room temperature, around 16–18°C, and decant before serving to separate the wine from any sediment and allow the aromas to fully open. A few hours in decanter can make a noticeable difference, especially for a mature vintage like 1977.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaylor’s, officially Taylor, Fladgate \u0026amp; Yeatman, is one of the oldest and most respected Port houses in Portugal, established in 1692. The company has been a pioneer in the Port trade for centuries, from acquiring its own Douro vineyards in 1744 to creating the first Single-Quinta Vintage and later inventing Late Bottled Vintage Port in 1970. Today, Taylor’s remains one of the great reference names in Port, consistently praised for its quality, longevity, and classic style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor´s","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252061360465,"sku":"FW-544","price":267.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/1_2_1404.png?v=1783442972","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/taylors-vintage-port-1977","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}