1966 Taylor's, Very Old Single Harvest Port, Portugal

1966 was a great success in the Douro and, almost, universally declared. Some of the quality of that vintage is suggested in the strength of colour in this very lovely, sensually flavoured wine full of notes of dried figs, raisins and spices, all seamlessly integrated. Many tawny / colheita wines of this age would expect to be paler but the strong colour is mirrored in the wine’s strength and luscious persistence giving it a wholesome attitude. Now fully ready to drink, this would make the centrepiece of any imminent 50th anniversary or, simply, revel in the pleasure of drinking a very fine glass of port.
Tom Cave - Cellar Plan Manager

Quite a delicate yet complex nose of Muscavado sugar, caramel, honeyed walnuts, pine kernels and a twist of citrus all supporting a high-toned raciness. The gentle spice and zesty thread at the core really keeps this 50 year old wine bright and invigorating and perfectly contrasts the mouth-coating viscosity. Evolving as it goes, I picked up hints of coffee, gingerbread and burnt orange along with brown sugar. There was also a gentle bitterness to the finish that reminded me of fresh homemade lemonade and left me reaching for a top up.
Peter Newton - Private Account Manager

Single Harvest Ports are blended wines from a single year which have been judiciously aged in oak casks.
 
The 1966 offers a laudable opportunity to drink and enjoy a fully aged and wonderfully mature Port wine of the aged Tawny / Colheita style.  Having been aged in wood, decanting is not necessary and once the bottle is open the wine will not deteriorate for at least a week.
 
Taylor’s is the most aristocratic of Port shippers and is respected as one of the leading holders of mature Tawny Port.