1950 Taylor Special Quinta Vintage Port
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 5:52 pm
Decant: 3 hours - Believed by Adrian Bridge to have been the Vargellas 1950, labelled as "Special Quinta" before being labelled as "Vargellas" with the 1958 vintage. Bottled by Corney & Barrow. Deep amber colour, clearly mature and with a watery rim. Beautiful nose, elegant, attractive and very expressive. Thick texture, slightly soapy but with generous levels of fruit. Lots of black licorice, sweet and creamy. Very faint tannins. A touch of heat on the aftertaste and finish - long, bitter and black chocolate. Terrific elegance, but a port that is starting to fade slowly. 85 points