Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port - 2009 (750ml) Size:750ml spring flowers

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and merit a score 4 to 6 points higher

dry wine ideal for readers who prefer this drier style

Simon Staffler

This organically farmed vineyard has turned out a deeply layered wine with a striking perfume of graphite

Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port - 2009 (750ml) Size:750ml spring flowersNow with a couple years in bottle, I am erring to the Taylors over the Fonseca (although these can always change!) The Taylors 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