Taylor Fladgate

Late Bottled Vintage Porto Port Blend

8.920 ratings
9.15 pro ratings
Porto, Douro, Portugal
Port Blend
Blue Cheese, Chocolate & Caramel, Vanilla & Caramel, Salami & Prosciutto, Fruit & Berries, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Fruit Desserts, Soft Cheese, Chocolate & Coffee
Top Notes For
Lee Pitofsky

Caramelized red cherries, brown sugar and chocolate covered cranberries

Caramelized red cherries, brown sugar and chocolate covered cranberries

Feb 20th, 2018
Tom Kobylarz

The 2011 LBV ports are here just in time for the holidays, get yours today as these may be the greatest LBV ever made from the different Port shippers (DOW, Grahams, etc...) #oporto #portugal #douro #taylorfladgateyeatman

The 2011 LBV ports are here just in time for the holidays, get yours today as these may be the greatest LBV ever made from the different Port shippers (DOW, Grahams, etc...) #oporto #portugal #douro #taylorfladgateyeatman

1 person found it helpfulNov 3rd, 2016
Tom Kobylarz

From the exceptional 2011 growing season, this is about as good as a "filtered" LBV can get. An incredible value at $20, this is a great peak into the more expensive world of true "Vintage Port".
A complex melange of blackberry, red currants and blueberry fruits, licorice, a dusty cracked stone-like minerality, sweet baking spices, and a shade of dried sage. The harmony, depth, balance and massively long flavors end with a pop of acid and firm, long, finely structured tannins.

From the exceptional 2011 growing season, this is about as good as a "filtered" LBV can get. An incredible value at $20, this is a great peak into the more expensive world of true "Vintage Port".
A complex melange of blackberry, red currants and blueberry fruits, licorice, a dusty cracked stone-like minerality, sweet baking spices, and a shade of dried sage. The harmony, depth, balance and massively long flavors end with a pop of acid and firm, long, finely structured tannins.

Apr 9th, 2017
David Kline

I know that LBV is just an illuminati plot to undermine the proletariat, but this one smells like a wet red rose in June growing amidst honeysuckle. It is seductive, sporting veinous, ripe cantaloupe and red hots. Tar and black cherry reduction with gum Arabic, red beer, grenadine and blackberry. Light on the pepper, but cuts through Stilton like propaganda through the will of the masses. Enjoy with ideologues! #porto #portovino #lbv #illuminati #fakenews #conspiracytheorywines #portugesewine

I know that LBV is just an illuminati plot to undermine the proletariat, but this one smells like a wet red rose in June growing amidst honeysuckle. It is seductive, sporting veinous, ripe cantaloupe and red hots. Tar and black cherry reduction with gum Arabic, red beer, grenadine and blackberry. Light on the pepper, but cuts through Stilton like propaganda through the will of the masses. Enjoy with ideologues! #porto #portovino #lbv #illuminati #fakenews #conspiracytheorywines #portugesewine

Mar 5th, 2017
David Metcalf

Complex, well structured and opened up dramatically with air. All features that I don't always find in LBV. Classic vintage on a budget.

Complex, well structured and opened up dramatically with air. All features that I don't always find in LBV. Classic vintage on a budget.

Jun 7th, 2017
Joe Gillies

Can't really go wrong with any 2011 port and this is no exception. March 2021 and this is drinking beautifully. No rush to drink.

Can't really go wrong with any 2011 port and this is no exception. March 2021 and this is drinking beautifully. No rush to drink.

Mar 12th, 2021
cc
8.8

can taste chocolate, vanilla, sweetness and alcohol

can taste chocolate, vanilla, sweetness and alcohol

Oct 4th, 2017
John Gulla

The changing flavor makes this an excellent after dinner choice. Sweet at first and then trends to a raisin or currant flavor.

The changing flavor makes this an excellent after dinner choice. Sweet at first and then trends to a raisin or currant flavor.

Feb 5th, 2017
JKT
8.8

JL Fladgate tasting 10/20/16. Good dark fruit and a bit of alcohol on nose. Very balanced palate with hints of chocolate and complex medium finish. Good value at $18.7.

JL Fladgate tasting 10/20/16. Good dark fruit and a bit of alcohol on nose. Very balanced palate with hints of chocolate and complex medium finish. Good value at $18.7.

Oct 20th, 2016
Dallas Raeburn

A bit more complex than a ruby port. Pairs well with chocolate

A bit more complex than a ruby port. Pairs well with chocolate

Oct 9th, 2016