Fonseca Bin 27
$26.99
Established in 1822, tthe Fonseca Guimaraens House has a style that's rich and warm, with intense, lush fruit and a fine structure. Lush and voluptuous, rather than massive, Fonseca Ports are loved for their refined body and incredible longevity. Bin 27 is a "Character Port", or premium ruby Port. Rich and plummy aromas and tastes; a deep color and strong structure.
Taylor LBV
$29.99
Deep ruby colour. The elegant and stylish nose combines fresh, intense blackcurrant and cherry aromas with subtle notes of liquorice and spice. On the palate the rich and concentrated black fruit flavour is supported by firm but well integrated tannins. True to the Taylor Fladgate style the wine shows great balance and finesse.
Kopke 10 Year Tawny
$45.99
90 points from Wine Spectator! The review; "White chocolate, crème brûlée and ripe apple flavors blend seamlessly in this lush, rich tawny. Offers a silky mouthfeel, with a long finish supported by fresh acidity. Drink now."
Taylor Fladgate 2003
$284.99
Ramos Pinto 30 Yr Tawny
$154.99
Taylor Fladgate 2000 375ml
$114.99
Rich magenta colour. Powerful, intense, black fruit and cherry aromas with lovely fragrant aromatic notes. On the mouth this wine is in perfect harmony with beautifully balanced fruit and tannins. Rich, elegant, luscious black fruit flavours. Enormous concentration with again this attractive scented quality coming through. Long rich finish. Very stylish.
Taylor Fladgate Single Harvest 1961 Port
$529.99
We always look forward to the annual release of 50 year old Taylor Fladgate Single Harvest Tawny Port, now they've added a 60 year old!
Producer Tasting Note
"Core of walnut brown surrounded by a broad rim of pale gold with olive highlights. Powerful nose of extraordinary complexity and opulence, revealing multiple nuances and dimensions of aroma.
"First to emerge is a mellow redolence of molasses, dried fig and sultana, mingling with nutty marzipan aromas. As the wine opens up, scents of cedarwood and dried tobacco leaf appear, together with subtle spicy notes of black pepper and cardamom and a fleeting fresh hint of citrus.
"All this is enveloped in an powerful aura of oaky vanilla aroma, the legacy of decades of ageing in cask. In the mouth the wine is dense, round and concentrated, with a thick velvety texture, quite rich and sweet on the mid palate but then lifted by a burst of fresh acidity on the finish, which is crammed with lingering flavours of butterscotch, almond, orange marmalade and dried fruit. A beautifully balanced wine, still clean and fresh in spite of its many years of maturing in wood."
From the Producer
"Taylor Fladgate has very substantial stocks of aging tawny Ports that were put down by previous generations and are ready to be offered. The latest of these gems is the Single Harvest 1961. The 1961 has been quietly ageing in the Taylor Fladgate cellars and is now ready for anyone looking to celebrate 1961.
"There are some people that may remember the Quinta de Vargellas 1961 Vintage Port which we launched in 1963. That has all now been consumed but the reserves that were put aside for aged tawny from 1961 can now be made available to Port lovers’. Adrian Bridge, Managing Director of Taylor Fladgate.
"The lodge team have been carefully tending this stock to ensure that it remains a perfect example of a 1961 Port. The aging process has of course helped it to reach magical levels of complexity and elegance”. David Guimaraens, Taylor Fladgate Head Winemaker.
"These extraordinary wines age gently in the cool, damp and tranquil Taylor Fladgate cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia where the conditions are ideal for the wines to slowly develop the rich and complex aromas, characteristics of very old Port Wines.
A very small quantity of this unparalleled Port is now launched as an exclusive Limited Edition. 2,900 bottles have been produced which will be available in specialist retailers from December."
Taylor Fladgate 2016
$168.99
Deep purple-black with a narrow magenta rim. High notes of pure, intense woodland fruit with lively accents of green apple, fresh plum and raspberry. Around this core of bright, singing fruit is a heady aura of gumcistus and wild herbs. On a deeper register, exotic notes of cedarwood and jasmine provide an additional dimension of complexity. The wine has an attractive leanness and muscularity with sinewy, linear tannins that integrate seamlessly into the mid-palate and then re-emerge to hold the wine in a confident grip. Energized by a racy acidity, the intense berry flavours continue to build into the long finish. Although the keynotes are refinement and poise, the wine displays the restrained vigour and stamina that are the hallmarks of the Taylor Fladgate style.
"OMG. This is really the most amazing young Taylor Fladgate I have ever tasted. Full-bodied and lightly sweet with super power and intensity. So racy and focused. Yet this has such muscle and intensity. Needs at least eight years to show you everything it has to offer. Drink in 2025."
100 Pts, James Suckling, Wine Spectator
Ramos Pinto Lagrima White Port
$30.99
Predominantly golden colour. Within its characteristic fruit and sweetness, floral aromas of camomile and orange blossom stand out with hints of honey. It has a light, unctuous palate with flavours of ripe fruit surrounded by an intense freshness. A rich, persistent finish with a pleasant touch of honey. Ideal as an aperitif, it goes very well with a starter, foie gras, grilled squid salad in a vinaigrette dressing, or a dessert.