TAYLOR'S - Porto - Vintage 2009
The Maison de Porto Taylor’s is located in Vila Nova de Gaia, on the south bank of the Douro River, opposite the city of Porto, Portugal . It was founded by Job Bearsley in 1692 and is one of the oldest founding houses in Port. The company today is run by the Yeatman family , who have been involved in the business for over 200 years. The wines are produced from grapes mainly sourced from vineyards located in the Douro Valley, where the climate and soil are ideal for the production of Port wines. Taylor's is also involved in the production of still wines in the Douro region and also has vineyards in other wine regions of Portugal, including the Alentejo region.
Maison Taylor's Vintage Port is only produced in exceptional years. It is a blend of the finest wines from the three estates of the House, Quinta de Vargellas, Quinta de Terra Feita and more recently, Quinta do Junco. The 2009 vintage is known for its low yields. The ripening period began with rather cold weather which lasted until July and then turned into a heat wave from August. The harvest started in September, after two consecutive months with practically no rain. These hot, dry conditions will result in concentrated musts that are rich in color, tannin and sugar.