Taylor's Vintage Port 2003

The 2003 Vintage Port is an absolute blockbuster, which according to Robert Parker, "will proudly stand shoulder to shoulder with the finest ever crafted by Taylor's." The Winter preceding the 2003 harvest was very wet. Flowering took place in bright warm weather at the end of May in some of the best conditions seen for several years. 

Grape Varietals: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barocca

Wine Region: Douro, Portugal

Tasting Notes: Inky purple black with narrow magenta rim. Classic Taylor nose, with exotic scents of violet and gumcistus set against an impenetrable background of intense dark berry fruit. The 2003 Vintage Port shows a stylish and racy palate, displaying a tight fabric of sinewy tannins and packed with concentrated grapey flavours which intensify through the seemingly endless finish. Like many other great Taylor vintage this wine is an archetype of restrained power, its elegance and breeding concealing massive inner strength and stamina.

Food Pairing: Sticky Toffee Pudding

Ratings: 

• Wine Advocate 96/100
• James Suckling 94/100
• Decanter 93/100
• Jancis Robinson 18/20