Neal Martin, tasting on behalf of eRobertParker.com in May, 2013, wrote:
The 2004 Vinha Velha has a potent incense and lavender-scented bouquet that is heady and somehow Oriental. It is well-defined with real power. The palate is medium-bodied with fig jam and dates on the entry that segue into boysenberry and cassis on the mid-palate and a surprisingly open finish that suggests it is evolving a little quicker than I imagined two years ago. Still, this is a superlative Vinha Velha.
This port is produced from the fruit grown in the old walled terraces of the Vinha Velha vineyard at the Taylor Fladgate port house. These terraces represent the original part of the Vargellas estate and contain its oldest vines. The vineyard has been classified as World Heritage and constitutes one of the Douro Valley’s most impressive historic vineyards and the grapes from here used to make the Vinha Velha Vintage Port represent a very restricted selection of fruit from the very oldest vines. The Vargellas Vinha Velha Vintage Ports are the ultimate collector’s wines, the expression of an ancient terroir whose characteristics are unlikely ever to be reproduced.
| Producer / Vineyard | Taylor's |
|---|---|
| Colour | Port |
| Vintage | 2004 |
| Country | Portugal |
| Area | Douro |
| Region | Porto |
| Grape Variety | Port Blend |
| Body | Medium |
| Bottle Size | Bottle (0.75) |
|---|---|
| Wine Closure | Natural Cork |
| When to drink? | 2014-2025 |
| Cardinal's Rating | 96 |
| Price Comparison | £150.00 - Nicholls and Perks (Checked 03/04/13); |
| Tissue Wrap Available? | Yes |
| Tasting Note Available? | Yes |
| Giftbox Available? | Yes |
| Greeting Card Available? | Yes |
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