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Red - Fortified
1991 Taylor (Fladgate) Porto Vintage Quinta de Vargellas
Port Blend
- Portugal
- Douro
- Porto
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Community Tasting Notes 80
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MuddyBoots wrote:
July 5, 2023 - Half bottle. Having drunk an excellent bottle two years ago , this one was showing a lot of heat. Behind which there is a wine of medium weight and distinction. Disappointing given high expectations. Bought on release in 1993.
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theportguy wrote: 94 points
March 18, 2023 - Sammamish Port Club - March 2023 (Seattle, Washington): Decant time six hours. Dark purple in color with bricking. Complex aromas with floral notes with milk chocolate on the nose. Rich intense entry with some good acidity. The mid-palette is pleasant with just a touch of black pepper on the finish.
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mxpbuy Likes this wine: 93 points
January 26, 2023 - Fruit not as strong and alcohol starting to show, but it still has sufficient power and some elegance. In last year or so of drinking window. Drink up.
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NickBurwood Likes this wine: 93 points
December 26, 2022 - Bank Holiday Monday dinner with son & d-in-l. Aerated decant and stoppered. Drunk over three or four days.
Packed with dry spice (esp clove) and liquorice traits. Dense dark fruit (esp black cherry) at core for contrast and suffused with velvety tannins. A tad of alcohol heat actually enhanced grip. Held up well in decanter over the 3-4 days.
Splendid now but should easily make it 40yrs+ from vintage with definite evolutionary potential. 93+ -
Zweder wrote: 93 points
December 14, 2022 - In the bouquet beautifully round ripe blackberries. On the palate ripe red and black berries like blackberries and blueberries. Firm sweetness and good acidity. Very juicy and still a very youthful ruby style. This wine can easily last several decades longer. It is still a blockbuster, but of great beauty. 92 - 93 for tonight.
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By Richard Mayson
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July 2011 (link)(Taylor's Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Roy Hersh
October 2007, Issue #26 (link)(Taylor's Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Roy Hersh
January 2008, Issue #29 (link)(Taylor’s Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Roy Hersh
March 2007, Issue #23 (link)(Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Chris Kissack
December 2012 (link)(Taylor's Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1991
- Type Red - Fortified
- Producer Taylor (Fladgate)
- Varietal Port Blend
- Designation Vintage
- Vineyard Quinta de Vargellas
- Country Portugal
- Region Douro
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Porto
- UPC Codes 084692301348, 084692301355, 084692613762, 5013626111741, 5013626111765, 5013626111789
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (0%)
- In Cellars 1,046 (68%)
- Consumed 492 (32%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- AppellationPorto
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