Taylors Vargellas Vinha Velha 2017
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Cassis, black cherry and woodland berries meet herbs, cedar, leather and cigar-box notes in this deeply concentrated Vintage Port. Thick, granular tannins frame its sweet fruit and long finish. Try it if you enjoy powerful wines with serious grip.
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Powerful presence and firm tannin structure favour Structured palates, despite rich fruit. PalateKey groups wines by how they feel, helping you find styles you enjoy. Your own taste comes first.
This suits you if you enjoy exceptionally concentrated Port with strong tannins and complexity.
It may not suit you if you prefer gentle grip, light body or simple flavours.
Tasting Notes
- Region Portugal
- Extras New
- Style Port
Tasting Notes
- Region Portugal
- Extras New
- Style Port
How this wine feels
This feels very powerful, dense and firmly grippy. Rich fruit fills the mouth, while savoury detail and a mineral edge add layers to the long finish.
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How much presence and firmness the wine has in your mouth.
The drying, gripping feeling on your gums.
The fresh, mouth-watering edge of the wine.
Bitter, herbal or savoury character beyond the fruit.
How smooth and rounded the wine feels.
Ripe fruit character. This is not a sugar-sweetness rating.
Ripe fruit flavours can be present in dry wines. Sweet-Fruit Expression describes fruit character, not residual sugar.
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