{"product_id":"taylors-late-bottled-vintage-port-2019","title":"Taylor's Late Bottled Vintage Port 2019","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"taylors-products-detail-description-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-title size-10 black font-bold text-uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaylor's Late Bottled Vintage Port 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-title size-10 black font-bold text-uppercase\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-title size-10 black font-bold text-uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-text size-02 black font-regular\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor’s were pioneers of the LBV category, developed to satisfy the demand for a high quality ready-to-drink alternative to Vintage Port for everyday consumption. Unlike Vintage Port, which is bottled after only two years in wood and ages in bottle, LBV is bottled after four to six years and is ready to drink when bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor’s continues to lead the LBV category of Port worldwide, in spite of the fact that many other shippers now also produce an LBV. The wines used to blend Taylor’s LBV were drawn from a reserve of some of the best full bodied red Ports, produced at the 2019 harvest, from grapes grown on Taylor’s own vineyards and on other top properties in the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes on the Viticultural Year and Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a warm and dry period of dormancy, the vineyard cycle began slightly early with budburst on 9th March, about a week ahead of the usual calendar. Overall, the growing season was drier and cooler than average although the usual April rains were quite heavy, with around 98 mm of precipitation as the grapes began to colour (véraison) at around the usual time in mid-July. Although the ripening season began with high temperatures, the weather in the critical month of August was cooler than average with some rainfall on 25th and 26th to balance the ripening of the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-row align-items-start taylors-products-detail-info-item aos-init aos-animate\" data-aos=\"data-aos\" data-aos-delay=\"50\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description-text size-06 black font-bold text-uppercase\"\u003eDecanting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description-text size-06 black font-regular\"\u003eThis wine is ready to drink and does not require decanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-row align-items-start taylors-products-detail-info-item aos-init aos-animate\" data-aos=\"data-aos\" data-aos-delay=\"100\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"35\" height=\"49\" 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data-aos-delay=\"200\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"35\" height=\"43\" viewbox=\"0 0 35 43\" fill=\"none\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M18.5918 0V11.1111\" stroke=\"#231E1F\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M22.2969 0V11.1111\" stroke=\"#231E1F\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14.8887 0V11.1111C14.8887 16.2963 16.7405 15.9259 18.5924 16.6667L17.6664 38.8889C17.6664 40.463 18.8702 41.7593 20.4442 41.7593C22.0183 41.7593 23.222 40.463 23.222 38.8889L22.2961 16.6667C24.1479 15.9259 25.9998 16.2963 25.9998 11.1111V0\" stroke=\"#231E1F\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M1 9.25911C1 12.4073 1 24.0739 1 24.0739L3.77778 25.9258L2.85185 38.8887C2.85185 40.4628 4.05556 41.6665 5.62963 41.6665C7.2037 41.6665 8.40741 40.4628 8.40741 38.8887V0.925781C8.40741 0.925781 1 1.75911 1 9.25911Z\" stroke=\"#231E1F\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description-text size-06 black font-bold text-uppercase\"\u003ePairing suggestions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description-text size-06 black font-regular\"\u003eExcellent with fully flavoured cheeses, especially blue cheeses such as Stilton or Roquefort. It is also delicious with desserts made with chocolate or berry fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe relatively cool conditions and absence of peaks of high temperature have translated into the elegance, crisp acidity and ‘singing’ fruit that we find in the 2019 wines. Harvesting of red grapes in the eastern areas of the Douro began in hot weather on 4th September and at Pinhão on 14th. The crop was perfectly healthy and in excellent condition, although yields were almost a tenth lower than the 10-year average. The wines were attractively aromatic, with a high natural acidity and greater than normal colour intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"taylors-products-detail-description-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-title size-10 black font-bold text-uppercase\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-text size-02 black font-regular\"\u003eDeep ruby red with vivid purple highlights on the rim. The first impression is of intense woodland fruit with crisp brambly blackcurrant and blackberry aromas. The nose has a youthful freshness and vigour, the first burst of powerful, black berry fruit slowly revealing undertones of raspberry and cherry, scents of wild herbs and discreet warmer notes of liquorice and coffee. Although the aromas have a sensuous dimension, this elegant and polished LBV displays the characteristic Taylor definition and restraint. The palate is supported by taut, sinewy but perfectly integrated tannins and delivers a surge of powerful woodland berry flavours from the outset which are sustained into the long finish. The character of the 2019 harvest, with its freshness and pure, bright fruit, shines through on this wine. As usual, this LBV shares the precision and elegance of the great Taylor Vintage Ports in a more approachable and early drinking style.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wenlock Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56366057390424,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/2243\/6184\/files\/5265_crop_1737721051.png?v=1765369072","url":"https:\/\/wenlockcellars.co.uk\/products\/taylors-late-bottled-vintage-port-2019","provider":"Wenlock Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}