Port

Taylor Fladgate uncorks a vanished century with its latest release of tawny port. Typically, tawny ports reflect the average age of their blended wines, with 10, 20, 30, and 40 years being the standard figures. However, some tawnies possess such exceptional structure that they are held back and used sparingly to lend added depth to older […]

These 2008 LBVs are ready to drink now; no need to wait for them to mature…

Robb Report’s July issue spotlights a powerful red wine from Spain and a charming Chardonnay from California…

Life moves slowly along Portugal’s Douro River, but after more than 190 years, it’s time for a change at Symington Family Estates, which is owned and operated by the fifth-generation descendants of the founders. Specifically, it is the Symington’s flagship Graham’s brand and its 20-, 30-, and 40-year-old Tawny ports ($60, $130, and $190, respectively) […]

The GIFT A four-day visit for three couples to Oporto, Portugal, hosted by the Fladgate Partnership.  A dinner featuring Taylor Fladgate vintage ports from 1924, 1928, 1935, 1963, 1977, and 1994; Vargellas Vinha Velha 2000 single quinta; and Taylor Fladgate Scion 155-year-old tawny. A bottle of each of the above vintages and two bottles of […]