2017

Following a wet 2016, the year started with cold and dry winter conditions, with a fifth less rainfall than the thirty-year average. Bud burst occurred relatively early, around 10th March.  The dry conditions continued into Spring and the warm weather in April and May encouraged the rapid growth of the vines. The first three weeks of June...

1987

The rainfall during the winter of 1986 was low followed by a warm dry spring and a long hot summer.  During the first half of the vintage the weather was extremely hot.   Sugar readings were high and colour extraction was good although the fermentations were fairly rapid.  The weather broke during the middle of the vintage...

2007

The 2007 growing season was preceded by a wet winter that replenished water reserves after four hot, dry years.  The humid conditions continued into spring and early summer with lower than average temperatures combined with periods of rain. There were no significant periods of intense heat during the summer months. The first two weeks of...

1971 Single Harvest

Taylor’s holds one of the most extensive reserves of very old cask aged Port of any producer. They include a collection of rare Single Harvest Ports. These are Ports from a single year which age to full maturity in seasoned oak casks and display the year of harvest on the label. Taylor’s has decided to make a limited release,...

1975 Single Harvest

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...

20 Year Old Tawny

Taylor’s is one of the most highly respected producers of aged tawny Port wines.  20 Year Old Tawny Port is fully matured in seasoned oak casks each holding about 630 litres of wine.  Here, over many years of ageing, the Port wine gradually takes on its characteristic amber ‘tawny’ colour, slowly developing the...