The Taylor’s and Fonseca Vintage Port 2018 Half Bottle (375ml) offers a superb introduction to two of the Douro Valley’s most historic Port houses. The 2018 harvest produced outstanding wines across the region, with Taylor’s making the unusual decision to declare a third consecutive Classic Vintage following 2016 and 2017. The Taylor’s 2018 is particularly noted for its concentration, freshness and longevity, combining intense blackberry and blackcurrant fruit with cherry, violet, rose petal and distinctive minty herbal notes.
The Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Port 2018 provides a contrasting expression of the vintage, with a richer and more opulent personality. Dense red and black fruits are layered with dark chocolate, balsamic and minty notes, while powerful tannins and vibrant acidity provide the structure for extended bottle ageing. Together, Taylor’s and Fonseca showcase two distinctive house styles from an excellent Douro vintage.
