Taylor's Port 10 Years Old Tawny

Taylor's Port is one of the oldest port houses in Portugal, having been active in the port industry since 1692. Englishman and merchant Job Bearsley founded the port house with one goal: to produce the finest available. He more than succeeded, and today it remains a family business where quality is paramount. Taylor's boasts the finest and oldest vineyards along the Douro River and continues to produce top-quality ports. Taylor's large cellar houses an enormous number of wooden barrels, some of which are up to 60 years old, reserved for only the finest quality. This 10-Year-Old Port is also a blend of different vintages, each averaging 10 years. This allows the Taylor's winemaker to produce consistent quality year after year, but it's no easy feat, requiring pure craftsmanship.

The harvest of the Taylor's Port 10 Years Old Tawny

For this red port from Taylor's, the winemaker uses the renowned grape varieties Touriga Francesa, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Nacional, which grow on very old vines. The vines' ideal climate—plenty of sunshine, a cool breeze, and the Douro River contribute to the quality of this 10-Year-Old Tawny. All bunches are hand-picked after a long aging period to ensure only the finest are used in the port. Because, as we mentioned before, quality is highly regarded.

Full and very powerful this Taylor's 10

Creating the right blend is pure craftsmanship, but leave that to Taylor's. Every year, they know how to gather the perfect barrels to create a 10-year-old port. In Taylor's cellars, a hundred barrels are waiting and maturing. This maturation period is crucial for achieving a smooth and rich port. Well, they've succeeded with this Taylor's 10-Year-Old Tawny. The aroma reveals beautiful hints of berries, coffee grounds, cocoa, and a touch of mocha. The taste is rich and very full, with refined nuances of dried fruit, cinnamon, chutney, and plums.