Taylor Fladgate
Taylor Fladgate
AboutTaylor Fladgate
Taylor Fladgate traces its origins to Job Bearsley’s wine business in Portugal, founded in 1692. In 1744, Bartholomew Bearsley became the first British wine shipper to buy a Douro property. The Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman name dates to the 1838 partnership of John Fladgate and Morgan Yeatman.
Still independent and family-led, the house is devoted entirely to Port. Its Douro estates include Vargellas, Terra Feita and Junco, and its work spans vineyard management, ageing, blending and bottling. The range covers Vintage, aged Tawny, Late Bottled Vintage and white Port.
Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
$39.99
Dark cherry, plum and blackcurrant lead, with cocoa, dried herbs and warm spice adding savoury depth. Rich and full, the palate balances generous sweetness with supple tannins and well-judged acidity, keeping the dense fruit composed. A light smoky note gathers through the finish, which remains smooth, persistent and distinctly satisfying without feeling heavy.
Taylor Fladgate 1966 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
$699.99
Violet and ripe fig lead an elegant, fresh bouquet, joined by tobacco, cedar, pear and dried apricot. The palate is remarkably balanced, placing concentrated fruit within a firm mineral and tannic frame. Lively acidity keeps the texture poised, and the flavours continue with clarity through a long finish. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese or walnuts.
Taylor Fladgate 2009 Vintage Port 375 mL
Portuguese Fortified
$99.99
Inky black with a purple rim, opening on concentrated woodland fruit, raspberry and plum. Citrus blossom, mint and lavender lift the dense core, while a mineral edge adds definition. The palate is powerful and richly fruited, supported by thick, sinewy tannins that draw the wine into a long, tightly structured finish. Decant carefully before serving with blue cheese.
Taylor Fladgate Fine White Port
Portuguese Fortified
$26.99
Sweet fruit, honey and wood shape a rich, perfumed aroma. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, with a long, flavoursome finish. White grapes grow mainly on the upper terraces of the Douro Valley. Individual wines mature in wooden vats for about three years before blending. The blend includes Malvasia Fina, Viozinho, Esgana Cão, Rabigato and Gouveio, and contains twenty percent alcohol.
Taylor Fladgate 1994 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
$424.99
Blackberry, blackcurrant and violet rise from a deep, focused bouquet, with fig, liquorice and warm spice adding complexity. Full-bodied and firmly structured, the palate carries concentrated cassis and ripe dark fruit with freshness and poise. The finish is long, sumptuous and gently spiced. Decant carefully and serve with Stilton, walnuts or dark chocolate.
Taylor Fladgate 1970 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
$449.99
Liquorice and raisin open with boot polish, lemongrass and a savoury trace of wet wood. Full-bodied and powerful, the palate layers sweet red and dark cherry fruit with orange peel, warm spice and a mineral undertone. Firm tannins have softened into the fruit, carrying dried fig and spice through an exceptionally long finish. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese or walnuts.
Taylor Fladgate 1997 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
$299.99
Cedar and dark berry fruit lead a dense, tightly woven bouquet, joined by black cherry, anise and dried fruit. Big and full-bodied, the palate combines rich sweetness with finesse, firm structure and a dry mineral edge. Raisin, fig and toasted nut notes linger through a long finish. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese or dark chocolate.