In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium aciditySweetMedium finish

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.
  • Chocolate mousse
    Berry fruit complements the chocolate.
  • Walnut cake
    The reserve's spice frames the nutty sponge.

History

Named for the Taylor's quintas, First Estate is the house's everyday reserve ruby.

  1. 1692 — House founded, the basis of the estate range

Facts

Producer
Taylor's Port
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

Scores

  • Wine Spectator 87

Tags

drink young fortified port full body medium acid medium tannin mood easygoing occasion weeknight old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with chocolate price everyday sweet tinta barroca tinta roriz tinto cao touriga franca touriga nacional value pick
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