Taylor’s is one of the first historic Port wine lodges, having been established in 1692. A family company since its foundation, it has been dedicated exclusively to the production of high-quality Port wines, from the planting of the vine and harvesting the grapes for fermentation, to the ageing and bottling of the various styles of Port wine. The family’s commitment to the future of Port wine is also demonstrated in its determination to preserve and, where appropriate, improve the unique environmental, social and economic aspects of the Douro region through the promotion of sustainable viticulture.
Taylor’s is mainly recognised as a benchmark for Vintage Port, its classic Vintages attracting the highest scores and auction prices. Known for their elegance, longevity and distinctive scented character, they are blended from the finest wines of three of the firm’s own ‘quintas’ or estates: Quinta de Vargellas, Quinta da Terra Feita and Quinta do Junco.
The house created L.B.V. (Late Bottled Vintage), a style which the company pioneered and of which it continues to be the principal producer; it also pioneered Dry White Port when it invented Chip Dry and also launched the first Single Quinta Vintage Port.
Taylor’s is also recognised as the most important producer of Aged Tawnies and has one of the most extensive reserves of cask aged Port wines.
“Taylor’s is delighted to be partnering with Sommelier Edit in the Top 100 Sommeliers of Portugal. This builds on our partnership in the UK. For us, as premium Port and table wine producers, the role of the sommelier is critical. Today’s consumers are looking for quality wines that are good value for the experience that they offer – not simply cheap. Having a trusted sommelier guiding choices of wines is a sure solution for consumers.
By promoting the sommelier profession and sommelier excellence we at Taylor’s hope to be supporting the critical role that sommeliers have in the dining experience..”
Adrian Bridge, CEO, The Fladgate Partnership
