About the Wine
Taylor’s is proud to introduce the 1975 Single Harvest Port, the latest addition to our prestigious collection of 50 Year Old Single Harvest Ports. Aged in seasoned oak casks for five decades, this limited edition release embodies Taylor’s commitment to excellence, tradition and craftsmanship.
Matured in Taylor’s historic lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia, the 1975 Single Harvest Port offers remarkable aromatic intensity, with rich dried fruit, caramel, and spice. Its silky-smooth texture reveals layers of butterscotch, nutmeg, and hints of tobacco, leading to a long, elegant finish of exceptional complexity. An exceptional Port for refined enjoyment, it is perfect for after-dinner indulgence, luxury gifting, or investment-worthy cellaring.
Bottled in Taylor’s bespoke frosted glass and presented in an elegant wooden case, it is a true collector’s item. With limited availability, it ensures exclusivity among connoisseurs and fine wine enthusiasts.
A Year of Historic Change In Portugal
1975 marked a turning point, with the country undergoing profound political and social transformation following the Carnation Revolution. Globally, 1975 saw the end of the Vietnam War and the signing of the Helsinki Accords, easing Cold War tensions. In the UK, Queen Elizabeth II’s Christmas Broadcast was recorded outdoors for the first time, and the Royal Variety Performance was attended by The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh. 1975 saw the release of Bohemian Rhapsody, redefining modern music, and Jaws, which revolutionised the thriller genre. It also marked the debut of Saturday Night Live, shaping contemporary comedy. In the corporate world, Microsoft was founded, paving the way for a new technological era.
Tasting Notes
Rich chestnut in colour, with a broad amber rim. An elegant, floral, beautifully perfumed nose with an opulent core of wild honey, treacle, tea leaf and a delicate red cherry compote, delivers wonderful freshness. Cedary cigar box aromas, notes of wild rosemary, thyme and a kiss of fresh mint add a discreet level of complexity. The palate is luscious and lifted by a fresh acidity with flavours of blood orange marmalade, dried figs, apricots and rum babá. The finish is bright, lean, fresh and harmonious. A superb Single Harvest Tawny Port.
Simon Field:
Garnet, with crepuscular hints of amber, and a gentle fade in recognition of half a century’s worth of sylvan maturation. The nose recalls crushed peppercorn, sandalwood, and juniper leaf; dates, bergamot, and cigar box, too—an understated but confident greeting. The palate rehearses the notes of spice and tobacco already aroused, adding raisin, ripe plum, and a hint of fennel. Very composed and deft. A hint of something approximating star anise on the finish gives lift and a reassuring freshness. Upstanding and dignified, and beautifully integrated. | 94 points.
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