Taylor's Quinta De Vargellas Vintage Port 1987

About the wine

Quinta de Vargellas is pre-eminent among the wine estates of the Douro. Located in the wild and hilly eastern reaches of the Douro valley, it has been prized as a source of the finest Port wines since the 1820s. Today it ranks among the great vineyards of the world. In years when a Taylor’s Vintage is not declared, the decision may be taken to bottle a Single Quinta Vintage Port. This is made entirely from grapes grown on the Vargellas property and bears the name of the estate on the label. A Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port is generally more early maturing than the declared Taylor’s Vintages. Often quite approachable when young, they will nevertheless mature well for many years if laid down.

Typical blend, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, Tinta Cao 75cl bottle. Abv 20%

Bottle condition, capsule good, label good, wine level in neck

Decanted eight hours. Dark purple-amber in color. There are a lot of dark fruit notes on the nose, especially blackberry and blueberry, as well as a touch of mint that I frequently find on wines from Quinta de Vargellas. Intense dark fruit carries through to the palate, with rich blueberries, black currants, and a wonderfully smooth, well-integrated flavor profile. Tons of chocolate on the finish

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