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One of the best things about wine is its limitless nature. Even professionals with 30 years under their belt come across new regions and new varietals all the time – it is the passion/hobby/profession that just keeps on giving. If you have not yet experienced the elegance of new wave South African wines, the sweet nectar that is Tokaji from Hungary, the precise and terroir driven German Rieslings with unrivalled drinkability, the wild and sometimes bloody reds of Portugal, or any other of the beauties found off the beaten track, you are in for a treat. Wine can transport oneself to another place and time just by popping the cork, and there is a whole world full to discover.
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1 | 93 (WHA) |
Inc. VAT
£10,715.72 |
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Whisky Advocate (93)Deep layers of vanilla and mizunara oak with sugar sprinkled pastries, incense sticks, oiled wood, tatami, dried apricot, golden sultana, and faint smoky spiciness. Nectarous mouthfeel with honey, barley sugar, dried citrus, orange peel, and delicate spices, it continues to sweeten beautifully showing vanilla, sugared almonds, banana custard, with hints of ginger and gentle oak. Slightly gummy finish as the vanilla quenches little eruptions of wood spices. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 97 (TA) |
Inc. VAT
£184.32 |
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Tim Atkin MW (97)Very few recent South African releases have been as eagerly awaited as this 2018 red from the old Cordoba property on the flank of the Helderberg. And it doesn't disappoint in the slightest. Cabernet Franc-centred, with 24% Merlot and 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, the new crescendo is a beautifully refined, detailed red from 21-year-old vines. Violet and cut grass aromas lead into a palate that is fresh, bright and comparatively low in alcohol with filigree tannins, subtle wood, fine tension and the focus and balance to age. What a début! |
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Coastal Region | 4 | 98 (TA) |
Inc. VAT
£168.72 |
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Tim Atkin MW (98)Could Schalk-Willem Joubert do it again in 2019 after such an impressive maiden release? You bet he could and he has even improved on that predecessor. This is more precise and nuanced, presenting a seamless assemblage of Cabernet Franc with 26% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon from the windy western corner of the Helderberg. Complex, layered and restrained, with perfumed 35% new wood, graphite, red berry, blackcurrant leaf and tarragon flavours and fresh, sea breeze-kissed finish. |
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Coastal Region | 2 | 93 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£154.32 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The Taaibosch 2020 Stellenbosch Crescendo is a blend of 49% Cabernet Franc, 36% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in a combination of foudre, 225-liter French oak barrel and cement egg. The 2020 is the third vintage released under the Taaibosch name. The wine reveals savory Cabernet aromas with medium-rich concentration, blackberry, exotic spice and hints of dry sage. A smoky side comes through with barbecue and campfire ash. The wine is elegant, and the fine tannins are well managed. All the fruit comes from the estate, and 40,000 bottles were made. |
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6 | - |
Inc. VAT
£306.28 |
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Revel in the elegance of Taketsuru Blended Pure Malt 17YO NV, a definitive blend crafted by the renowned Nikka Whisky Company in Japan. Epitomising mastery in distillation, this pure malt is achieved through a meticulous amalgamation of traditional pot stills from the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries. Matured for 17 years, it boasts an unparalleled harmony of rich, mature flavours. The nose introduces balanced oak, dark chocolate and ripe orchard fruits, followed by a robust palate with profound sherry richness, nuanced by delicate lashings of fruit and spice, culminating in an enduring, complex finish. Enjoy it neat or on the rocks, savouring every sip of this opulent Japanese whisky. For connoisseurs seeking quality, Taketsuru Blended Pure Malt 17YO NV delivers an indulgent drinking experience imbued with a commitment to heritage and expertise that is universally applauded. |
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Porto | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£513.07 |
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Indulge in the exceptional Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 2016, a paragon of fine craftsmanship from Portugal's Douro Valley. This illustrious wine house, with over three centuries of tradition, delivers an opulent, full-bodied port of impeccable finesse. A beautiful deep purple in colour, this port incorporates a complex, multilayered mélange of ripe blackberry, chocolate, and exotic spices. The meticulous selection of the highest-quality grapes from their privately-owned vineyards, a felicitous year for the viniculture, and maturation in wooden casks all contribute to the wine's notable intensity, robust tannic structure, and remarkably long finish. The Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 2016 is an impeccably balanced symphony of flavours, testament to the house's unwavering commitment to quality, refinement, and dedication to craft. Decanting is highly recommended to allow the exquisite array of flavours to fully blossom, perfect for savouring or as the pinnacle of any private collection. |
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Porto | 5 | - |
Inc. VAT
£639.97 |
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Porto | 7 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,068.37 |
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Porto | 1 | 95 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£596.46 |
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Vinous (95)The 1955 Taylor's Vintage Port is tight on the nose with notes of red cherry, fig, marmalade and tobacco leaf, all quite conservative and correct. The palate is very well balanced, beautifully defined and graceful but it does not have the brio, the hubris of the 1945 or 1948, missing the intellectual dimension of the greatest Taylor Ports. There are no tangible faults. It remains a wonderful mature Port cut from a similar cloth as a 1966 Bordeaux inasmuch that it is conservative and masculine. Yet, it is fresh and precocious towards the finish. Tasted in the Factory House in Porto for Taylor's - The Story of a Classic Port House book. |
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Porto | 1 | 98 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,597.04 |
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Vinous (98)The 1977 Taylor's Vintage Port is initially tight and conservative on the nose: strawberry, baked cherry, tobacco and wild hedgerow notes emerging but remaining tight-lipped. This needs a good decant! The palate is endowed with depth and concentration, very well balanced with an attractive crispness. Perhaps you could argue that it is a linear and more correct Taylor's compared to the 1970 and lacks some charm. But there is immense complexity here so it is more a case of a Port demanding a very long maturation in bottle. Tasted in the Factory House in Porto for Taylor's - The Story of a Classic Port House book. |
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Porto | 5 | 92 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£267.07 |
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Wine Advocate (92)If the bottle of 10-year-old Tawny was odd, then the NV 20 Year Old Tawny Port is hitting it on all cylinders. It is open, expressive, aromatic and nuanced, with clarity and precision. The back label didn't show the bottling year, but I suspect it must have been quite recent. This wine is made from different harvests blended with an average of 20 years of aging in oak casks. It has 20% alcohol and 120 grams of residual sugar, reflecting the slightly sweeter style that is typical of Taylor's. |
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Porto | 1 | 98 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£943.79 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Among the most saturated blue/purple/black-colored examples of the vintage, Taylor's 2000 tastes like a young vintage of Chateau Latour on steroids. Aromas of graphite, blackberry liqueur, creme de cassis and smoke jump from the glass. Spectacularly concentrated and enormously endowed, with sweetness allied to ripe tannin, decent acidity, and layer upon layer of fruit and extract, this is the leading candidate for the port of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2040. |
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Porto | 1 | 97 (WE) |
Inc. VAT
£124.06 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)Inky purple in color, this youngest Taylor vintage Port boasts a floral, wonderfully open and appealing bouquet, backed by layers of rich fruit. What makes this wine extra special is the seductive texture—somewhere between creamy and syrupy—and ample length. Hold. |
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Porto | 2 | 97 (WE) |
Inc. VAT
£440.70 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)Inky purple in color, this youngest Taylor vintage Port boasts a floral, wonderfully open and appealing bouquet, backed by layers of rich fruit. What makes this wine extra special is the seductive texture—somewhere between creamy and syrupy—and ample length. Hold. |
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Porto | 1 | 97 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£408.30 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Now 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. |
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Porto | 3 | 97 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£724.19 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Now 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. |
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Porto | 1 | 97 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£279.90 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Now 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. |
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Porto | 1 | 19.5 (JR) |
Inc. VAT
£367.50 |
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Jancis Robinson (19.5)This wine was placed immediately after the super-opulent Fonseca in the BFT tasting which may have been a mistake. This is restrained. Well mannered, discreet, keeps its powder very dry. But on the palate it opens out in the most superb, burgundian peacock's tail sort of way. Another wonderful wine from The Fladgate Partnership. Utterly different from the Fonseca. Upright and straight backed. But irreproachable. My gums are virtually impervious to sugar and acid but this wine set them vibrating a bit. Dried prunes ground up with rocks. |
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Porto | 1 | 100 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£543.07 |
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James Suckling (100)OMG. This is really the most amazing young Taylor's I have ever tasted. Full-bodied and lightly sweet with super power and intensity. So racy and focused. Yet this has such muscle and intensity. Needs at least eight years to show you everything it has to offer. Drink in 2025. |
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Porto | 1 | 100 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£267.07 |
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James Suckling (100)OMG. This is really the most amazing young Taylor's I have ever tasted. Full-bodied and lightly sweet with super power and intensity. So racy and focused. Yet this has such muscle and intensity. Needs at least eight years to show you everything it has to offer. Drink in 2025. |
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1 | 93 (WHA) |
In Bond
£8,807.00 |
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Whisky Advocate (93)Deep layers of vanilla and mizunara oak with sugar sprinkled pastries, incense sticks, oiled wood, tatami, dried apricot, golden sultana, and faint smoky spiciness. Nectarous mouthfeel with honey, barley sugar, dried citrus, orange peel, and delicate spices, it continues to sweeten beautifully showing vanilla, sugared almonds, banana custard, with hints of ginger and gentle oak. Slightly gummy finish as the vanilla quenches little eruptions of wood spices. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 97 (TA) |
In Bond
£135.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (97)Very few recent South African releases have been as eagerly awaited as this 2018 red from the old Cordoba property on the flank of the Helderberg. And it doesn't disappoint in the slightest. Cabernet Franc-centred, with 24% Merlot and 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, the new crescendo is a beautifully refined, detailed red from 21-year-old vines. Violet and cut grass aromas lead into a palate that is fresh, bright and comparatively low in alcohol with filigree tannins, subtle wood, fine tension and the focus and balance to age. What a début! |
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Coastal Region | 4 | 98 (TA) |
In Bond
£122.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (98)Could Schalk-Willem Joubert do it again in 2019 after such an impressive maiden release? You bet he could and he has even improved on that predecessor. This is more precise and nuanced, presenting a seamless assemblage of Cabernet Franc with 26% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon from the windy western corner of the Helderberg. Complex, layered and restrained, with perfumed 35% new wood, graphite, red berry, blackcurrant leaf and tarragon flavours and fresh, sea breeze-kissed finish. |
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Coastal Region | 2 | 93 (WA) |
In Bond
£110.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The Taaibosch 2020 Stellenbosch Crescendo is a blend of 49% Cabernet Franc, 36% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in a combination of foudre, 225-liter French oak barrel and cement egg. The 2020 is the third vintage released under the Taaibosch name. The wine reveals savory Cabernet aromas with medium-rich concentration, blackberry, exotic spice and hints of dry sage. A smoky side comes through with barbecue and campfire ash. The wine is elegant, and the fine tannins are well managed. All the fruit comes from the estate, and 40,000 bottles were made. |
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6 | - |
In Bond
£245.00 |
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Revel in the elegance of Taketsuru Blended Pure Malt 17YO NV, a definitive blend crafted by the renowned Nikka Whisky Company in Japan. Epitomising mastery in distillation, this pure malt is achieved through a meticulous amalgamation of traditional pot stills from the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries. Matured for 17 years, it boasts an unparalleled harmony of rich, mature flavours. The nose introduces balanced oak, dark chocolate and ripe orchard fruits, followed by a robust palate with profound sherry richness, nuanced by delicate lashings of fruit and spice, culminating in an enduring, complex finish. Enjoy it neat or on the rocks, savouring every sip of this opulent Japanese whisky. For connoisseurs seeking quality, Taketsuru Blended Pure Malt 17YO NV delivers an indulgent drinking experience imbued with a commitment to heritage and expertise that is universally applauded. |
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Porto | 1 | - |
In Bond
£400.00 |
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Indulge in the exceptional Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 2016, a paragon of fine craftsmanship from Portugal's Douro Valley. This illustrious wine house, with over three centuries of tradition, delivers an opulent, full-bodied port of impeccable finesse. A beautiful deep purple in colour, this port incorporates a complex, multilayered mélange of ripe blackberry, chocolate, and exotic spices. The meticulous selection of the highest-quality grapes from their privately-owned vineyards, a felicitous year for the viniculture, and maturation in wooden casks all contribute to the wine's notable intensity, robust tannic structure, and remarkably long finish. The Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 2016 is an impeccably balanced symphony of flavours, testament to the house's unwavering commitment to quality, refinement, and dedication to craft. Decanting is highly recommended to allow the exquisite array of flavours to fully blossom, perfect for savouring or as the pinnacle of any private collection. |
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Porto | 5 | - |
In Bond
£503.00 |
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Porto | 7 | - |
In Bond
£860.00 |
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Porto | 1 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
£492.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 1955 Taylor's Vintage Port is tight on the nose with notes of red cherry, fig, marmalade and tobacco leaf, all quite conservative and correct. The palate is very well balanced, beautifully defined and graceful but it does not have the brio, the hubris of the 1945 or 1948, missing the intellectual dimension of the greatest Taylor Ports. There are no tangible faults. It remains a wonderful mature Port cut from a similar cloth as a 1966 Bordeaux inasmuch that it is conservative and masculine. Yet, it is fresh and precocious towards the finish. Tasted in the Factory House in Porto for Taylor's - The Story of a Classic Port House book. |
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Porto | 1 | 98 (VN) |
In Bond
£1,277.00 |
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Vinous (98)The 1977 Taylor's Vintage Port is initially tight and conservative on the nose: strawberry, baked cherry, tobacco and wild hedgerow notes emerging but remaining tight-lipped. This needs a good decant! The palate is endowed with depth and concentration, very well balanced with an attractive crispness. Perhaps you could argue that it is a linear and more correct Taylor's compared to the 1970 and lacks some charm. But there is immense complexity here so it is more a case of a Port demanding a very long maturation in bottle. Tasted in the Factory House in Porto for Taylor's - The Story of a Classic Port House book. |
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Porto | 5 | 92 (WA) |
In Bond
£195.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92)If the bottle of 10-year-old Tawny was odd, then the NV 20 Year Old Tawny Port is hitting it on all cylinders. It is open, expressive, aromatic and nuanced, with clarity and precision. The back label didn't show the bottling year, but I suspect it must have been quite recent. This wine is made from different harvests blended with an average of 20 years of aging in oak casks. It has 20% alcohol and 120 grams of residual sugar, reflecting the slightly sweeter style that is typical of Taylor's. |
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Porto | 1 | 98 (WA) |
In Bond
£730.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Among the most saturated blue/purple/black-colored examples of the vintage, Taylor's 2000 tastes like a young vintage of Chateau Latour on steroids. Aromas of graphite, blackberry liqueur, creme de cassis and smoke jump from the glass. Spectacularly concentrated and enormously endowed, with sweetness allied to ripe tannin, decent acidity, and layer upon layer of fruit and extract, this is the leading candidate for the port of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2040. |
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Porto | 1 | 97 (WE) |
In Bond
£99.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)Inky purple in color, this youngest Taylor vintage Port boasts a floral, wonderfully open and appealing bouquet, backed by layers of rich fruit. What makes this wine extra special is the seductive texture—somewhere between creamy and syrupy—and ample length. Hold. |
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Porto | 2 | 97 (WE) |
In Bond
£339.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)Inky purple in color, this youngest Taylor vintage Port boasts a floral, wonderfully open and appealing bouquet, backed by layers of rich fruit. What makes this wine extra special is the seductive texture—somewhere between creamy and syrupy—and ample length. Hold. |
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Porto | 1 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
£312.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Now 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. |
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Porto | 3 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
£547.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Now 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. |
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Porto | 1 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
£205.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Now 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. |
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Porto | 1 | 19.5 (JR) |
In Bond
£278.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (19.5)This wine was placed immediately after the super-opulent Fonseca in the BFT tasting which may have been a mistake. This is restrained. Well mannered, discreet, keeps its powder very dry. But on the palate it opens out in the most superb, burgundian peacock's tail sort of way. Another wonderful wine from The Fladgate Partnership. Utterly different from the Fonseca. Upright and straight backed. But irreproachable. My gums are virtually impervious to sugar and acid but this wine set them vibrating a bit. Dried prunes ground up with rocks. |
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Porto | 1 | 100 (JS) |
In Bond
£425.00 |
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James Suckling (100)OMG. This is really the most amazing young Taylor's I have ever tasted. Full-bodied and lightly sweet with super power and intensity. So racy and focused. Yet this has such muscle and intensity. Needs at least eight years to show you everything it has to offer. Drink in 2025. |
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Porto | 1 | 100 (JS) |
In Bond
£195.00 |
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James Suckling (100)OMG. This is really the most amazing young Taylor's I have ever tasted. Full-bodied and lightly sweet with super power and intensity. So racy and focused. Yet this has such muscle and intensity. Needs at least eight years to show you everything it has to offer. Drink in 2025. |
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