1970 Taylor's Vintage Port

[Otto Nieminen]

The Vintage Port 1970 was a relative disappointment - though still a good wine. But after such an outstanding wine as the '63 what could not be a relative disappointment? It was darker in fruit tones than the '63 with a strong liquorice aroma. It was more monolithic and less lively than the older wine.

[Roy Hersh]

Sorry to hear that this bottle of Taylor '70 was not showing well. It can happen. Top bottles are quite fine indeed. I hope your next one shows perfectly.

[Andy Velebil]

Roy and I may disagree a bit here, but IMO the '70 Taylor has reached a plateau and bottle dependent even started a slow decline. The past 4-5 times I've had it, it has really seemed to have lost it's luster even from a few years ago.

Two weeks ago I had this from magnum and a 750ml bottle a week later and were both disappointing when compared to past bottles I've had several years ago.

[Glenn E.]

The past 4-5 times I've had it, it has really seemed to have lost it's luster even from a few years ago.

Maybe it's just entering its closed-down phase?

[Andy Velebil]

The past 4-5 times I've had it, it has really seemed to have lost it's luster even from a few years ago.

Maybe it's just entering its closed-down phase?

[dom carter]

I enjoyed an excellent bottle with both Glenn & Roy (all scoring 95+), but that was 18 months ago (time flies!) - so maybe it time to have another to contribute to this thread!

[Andy Velebil]

I enjoyed an excellent bottle with both Glenn & Roy (all scoring 95+), but that was 18 months ago (time flies!) - so maybe it time to have another to contribute to this thread!

I like your thinking Dom

[Roy Hersh]

Dom,

If you need someone to share with, I'll open a Fonseca beside your bottle so we can do a fun comparison!

[Glenn E.]

Hey, I want in on this little shindig!

Unfortunately my only other 1970s besides Taylor and Fonseca are Royal Oporto and Martinez. So I might have to go shopping first!

[Roy Hersh]

"Might" ... ???

Er, um, you think?

[Glenn E.]

"Might" ... ???

Er, um, you think?

Well, you know, I "might" be able to convince you to open something else so that I can open a Taylor or Fonseca!

[dom carter]

Well an evening dinner with friends (Thanksgiving & xmas all rolled into one) happened last night, which i was informed a Taylor's 1970 would be present - so i was hoping, to be following through with my suggestion of trying it again and to contribute to this thread - the 1970 turned out to be a '70 Dow ( what a hardship!! )

[Andy Velebil]

Well an evening dinner with friends (Thanksgiving & xmas all rolled into one) happened last night, which i was informed a Taylor's 1970 would be present - so i was hoping, to following through with my suggestion of trying it again, to contribute to this thread - the 1970 turned out to be a '70 Dow ( what a hardship!! )

You should have put your foot down and demanded the Taylor's

[Roy Hersh]

So how did the 1970 Dow show for you?

[dom carter]

How did it show :

Not wanting to hijack this thread regarding Taylor's 70 - i'll keep it brief (this was actually caused by no note taking and lots of Fleurie & Gevrey-Chambertin before the Port)

in answer to the question;

very well - still slightly young with a little spirit even after 10 hrs decant but tawny edged and well balanced across the palette, Cherries and spice - not too shabby! 92 Points

[Roy Hersh]

Excellent. Good to hear you had a solid bottle. Amazing how youthful best bottles can still show.