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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 2 years from release.
release0 yrs2 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2018 | 87/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: blackcurrant, plum, liquorice
Palate: concentrated fruit, firm structure
An approachable reserve ruby with ripe berry fruit and a smooth, gently spiced finish.
What it pairs with
- Cheese board An everyday Port for a mixed cheese board.More wines for game →
- Chocolate mousse Berry fruit complements the chocolate.More wines for chocolate →
- Walnut cake The reserve's spice frames the nutty sponge.More wines for dessert →
With cheese
How to serve Taylor's First Estate Reserve
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Port glass or small Bordeaux glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Cheese board, Chocolate mousse, Walnut cake. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Named for the Taylor's quintas, First Estate is the house's everyday reserve ruby.
- 1692House founded, the basis of the estate range
Facts
- Producer
- Taylor's Port · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cao
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- A reserve ruby blend aged in wood for several years
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 12 to 16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0 to 2 from release
- First vintage
- 1692
Frequently asked about Taylor's First Estate Reserve
What does Taylor's First Estate Reserve taste like?
On the nose, blackcurrant, plum, liquorice. On the palate, concentrated fruit, firm structure. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. An approachable reserve ruby with ripe berry fruit and a smooth, gently spiced finish.
When should I drink Taylor's First Estate Reserve?
Drink 0 to 2 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Taylor's First Estate Reserve?
Cheese board is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chocolate mousse and Walnut cake. An everyday Port for a mixed cheese board.
What grapes are in Taylor's First Estate Reserve?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cao. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.
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