1955 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 1955

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The outstanding 1955 vintage produced this deep coloured port which is deep & high toned with a spicy nose. It is packed with fruit, extract & tannin. Drink now
- 2023. 19/20 Jancis Robinson ' The only vintage Taylor's declared in the 1950s. According to the Fladgate Partnership, 'one of the most underrated vintages of the century'. Taylor's own two great vineyards in the Douro, Quinta de Vargellas & Quinta de Terra Feita. Both are categorised grade A
- the highest possible rating. In years when Taylor's produces a classic vintage, wines from these two estates are blended together. As they are some 20 miles apart, & subject to very different micro climates, they combine to produce a powerful, long lived & complex vintage port. In 1955 there was a heatwave at the end of April & early May. Rain at the end of May was beneficial for the flowering. July & August were hot, & at the time of the vintage the bunches were in excellent condition. The general starting date for the vintage was on the 26 September, & a shower on the 22 September did a lot of good. Light rain fell on 2 & 3 October but did no harm, & helped cool the temperature. Mid rose red. This somehow not only looks but tastes rose red. Lovely & lifted & fresh. There's a real core of excitement to this. How lovely!' This vintage port is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost & now

Includes:: a free gift card with your personal message & tasting & storage notes.