1974 Taylor (Fladgate) Porto Vintage Quinta de Vargellas

Community Tasting Notes (4) Avg Score: 89.3 points

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  7/5/2017 - moxielady wrote: 94 Points

  Smooth and lovely - caramel and toffee

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  11/27/2014 - moxielady wrote: 90 Points

  Still good at 40, smooth and well into drink window not past prime.

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  5/31/2014 - rmcnees wrote: 84 Points

  At forty years of age, this was pushing the limits of its aging window. Furthermore, the bottle and cork showed some signs of seepage although I don't recall ever noticing this in the cellar. Lastly, upon decanting, there was no less than a half a cup of sediment resembling coffee grounds in the bottom of the bottle.
  This was a bit lean in body and the color was a bit opaque and showed tones of rust color with an orangish hue. It had a big aromatic nose and flavors of intense concentrated black berries, black raspberry tones of anise, cloves and cedar with a big strong layer of high alcohol. It open immediately and continued to soften throughout the evening.
  it was drinkable and a tribute to our 1974 anniversary celebration but clearly nearing its end of life.

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  1/25/2005 - obiscoito wrote:

  Medium intense color with slight orange tinge at the rim. Mose of wood, anise, deep berry notes, faint clove and lots more. Rich mouthfeel w/slight woddiness, rich dryed fruits of cherry, blackberry, Plum and dates. Big in the mouth with a strong alcohol finish. this kept developing for at least 2 hours showing candied cherries later on. I was really surprised how big this was for being 30yrs old. Maybe not the most complex port but definatley delicious!

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