Taylor’s Single Harvest 1896: 100 Points From The World of Fine Wine

Taylor’s Port is delighted to announce a momentous achievement: our Taylor’s Single Harvest 1896 Port has been awarded a perfect score of 100 points by The World of Fine Wine. This exceptional recognition is a testament to the unparalleled quality and timeless elegance of this extraordinary vintage.

Renowned wine critics Simon Field MW, Richard Mayson, and Andrew Jefford have lavished praise upon our Taylor’s Single Harvest 1896 Port, using evocative language to convey its exceptional nature. Mayson's profound statement, "The angels have taken their share, after all, and what is left is a core of unadulterated quality—the essence, as others may say," highlights the rarity and poignancy of this wine. Field beautifully captures the sensory journey, describing it as a metamorphosis in its own right, while Jefford emphasizes its exceptional quality that transcends numerical evaluation.

Crafted with meticulous care and aged for over a century and a quarter in wood, Taylor’s Single Harvest 1896 Port presents a sensory experience like no other. With its mahogany core and olive green highlights, it offers a rich and seductive bouquet of black coffee, liquorice, cedarwood, and hints of dried rose petal and fennel. On the palate, it delights with dense, velvety textures and vibrant notes of coffee, butterscotch, orange peel, and citrus, culminating in an endless finish that lingers on the palate.

Presented in a bespoke decanter of Scottish crystal and an elegant luxury cherrywood case, each bottle of Taylor’s Single Harvest 1896 Port is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and elegance. Available on allocation to selected collectors and connoisseurs worldwide, this exceptional Tawny Port comes with a certificate personally signed by Taylor’s Managing Director, Adrian Bridge, adding a touch of exclusivity to the wine.

As one of the first historic Port wine lodges established in 1692, Taylor’s Port has been dedicated to producing high-quality Port wines for generations. From classic Vintages to pioneering styles like Late Bottled Vintage and Dry White Port, our commitment to excellence and sustainability shines through in every bottle.

Experience the unparalleled beauty and depth of Taylor’s Single Harvest 1896 Port—a timeless triumph in the world of fine wines.