Årgang:Land: Portugal
Producent: Taylor´s.
Der findes kun få af disse specielle vintage, hvor druerne kommer fra Vargellas´ ældtste vinstokke (80 år eller ældre). De håndplukkes, finsorteres og fodtrampes.
Sælden vin som bør ligge i enhver kenders vinkælder.
For tho love of port:
1997 Taylor’s Quinta de Vargellas Vinha Velha Vintage Port – The color of this Port almost makes the 1995 look like it is a decade older. Impenetrable black ink is the only way to describe what one sees in the glass, with only the slightest dark purple on the edge. Again there is that requisite violet fragrance that let’s you know where this comes from, but there is more: a wonderful hint of eucalyptus intrigues, while black raisins and prunes eventually come to the fore with some coaxing. This too is a tight beast and would benefit from extended decanting. Once it began to reveal itself, I preferred this sexy Vargellas to the 1995 VVVVP as it provides greater symmetry and given its youth, it could even be considered elegant due to its rounder mouthfeel, gentler tannins and medium body. I also sense more of a “true Vargellas character” to this particular Port. Approximately 100 cases produced. The 1997 is a certain winner! 95+ points (5/20/04)
