4.2
6 Ratings
750ML /
20% ABV
Winemaker Notes
The 1994 vintage of this wine was ranked #2 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 1997
Inky black with purple rim. A nose of great purity opening on a vigorous note of concentrated black woodland fruit laced with raspberry and plum. Around this dense fruity core, with its attractive vibrancy and minerality, is a fragrant and complex aura of citrus fruit blossom and wild herbal scents of mint and lavendar. Supported by a tight warp of thick sinewy tannins, the palate explodes with concentrated ripe black fruit flavor which surges into the long finish before being gripped in a tight tannic embrace. A wine which manages to combine the massive structure and powerful fruitness of the 2009 harvest with elegance, poise and finesse.
Critical Acclaim
All VintagesNow with a couple years in bottle, I am erring to the Taylor’s over the Fonseca (although these can always change!) The Taylor’s show more delineation and refinement with pure black currant, cassis, pencil box, hints of marzipan and a hint of dark chocolate. The palate is full-bodied and sumptuous with super-fine tannins, very pure blackberry and boysenberry notes interlaced with cedar, dried fig and a touch of black pepper on the beautifully refined finish. Excellent.
Taylor Fladgate's vintage Ports are always among
the legendary wines. This hugely structured wine keeps
the dense, perfumed tradition very much alive. Along
with the power, it also has wonderful fruit, bursting
out with blackberry jam. Even with all the fruitiness, it
needs to age for decades.
Cellar Selection
Cellar Selection
Intensely fruity and dripping with luscious dark cherry, blackberry and blueberry flavors, leading to touches of sandalwood. Medium-grained tannins carry through to the lush, spice- and chocolate-filled finish. This shows fine grip and balance, with a very modern feel. Best from 2020 through 2045. 9,000 cases made.
SIN111085_2009 Item# 111085
