{"product_id":"taylors-vintage-port-1977","title":"Taylor's Vintage Port 1977","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaylor’s Vintage Port 1977 is a superb expression of one of Portugal’s most respected port houses, offering the depth, concentration, and longevity that have made Taylor’s a benchmark for the style. Drawn from some of the Douro Valley’s finest classified vineyards, this vintage port reflects both the power of the region and the elegance for which Taylor’s is known. With decades of bottle age behind it, 1977 stands as a remarkable example of a vintage crafted for long maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this vintage port typically shows a deep garnet core with mature ruby and brick-tinged edges, a sign of its long evolution in bottle. The nose is layered and complex, with aromas of dried black fruits, fig, cassis, cedar, sweet spice, cocoa, and hints of tobacco and earthy nuance.\n\nThe palate is rich and structured, balancing concentrated fruit with firm tannins, vibrant acidity, and the signature seriousness of Taylor’s style. While fully mature, it can still retain impressive freshness and depth, unfolding gradually with time in the glass. Well-stored bottles may continue to hold beautifully, though much of its appeal now lies in its tertiary complexity and silky, developed texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaylor’s sources its Vintage Port fruit from its own historic estates in the Douro Valley, including Quinta de Vargellas, Quinta de Terra Feita, and Quinta do Junco, all classified as top-tier Group A vineyards. These steep, rugged sites benefit from diverse microclimates and intensely low-yielding vines, helping produce ports with exceptional concentration, structure, and aging potential. The grapes are traditionally harvested by hand, then vinified to extract maximum color, flavor, and tannin before maturation and eventual bottling as a declared vintage port.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe Taylor’s Vintage Port 1977 slightly below room temperature, ideally around 16–18°C. It pairs beautifully with blue cheeses, aged hard cheeses, dark chocolate desserts, walnut tart, and fruit-based pastries, and it also works wonderfully on its own as a contemplative after-dinner wine. Decant gently if needed to remove sediment, but handle carefully as older vintage ports can be fragile and are best enjoyed soon after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaylor’s, formally Taylor, Fladgate \u0026amp; Yeatman, was founded in 1692 and is one of the oldest and most highly regarded port houses in the Douro. It has played a pioneering role in the evolution of port production, from owning prime vineyards in the region to helping define categories such as single-quinta vintage and late bottled vintage. Renowned worldwide for the quality and consistency of its Vintage Ports, Taylor’s is often ranked among the greatest names in fortified wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor´s","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122436448498,"sku":"FW-544","price":267.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/1_2_1404.png?v=1777476027","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/taylors-vintage-port-1977","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}