Taylors Vintage Port 2017 Overview

Taylors Vintage Port 2017

A striking expression of the house’s hallmark precision, purity and structural finesse. Sourced from Taylor’s historic quintas, including the fragrance‑driven Quinta da Vargellas, the wine reflects a year of exceptional definition and balance.

The vintage is marked by its linear fruit profile, graphite minerality and lifted violet aromatics. This is a classic vintage: elegant, tightly coiled and built for decades of evolution

Tasting Profile:

• An opaque black centre with a narrow purple rim that signals concentration, youth and purity.
• Aromas show fine, linear fruit with violets, citrus peel, wild herbs, gumcistus and a graphite‑mineral edge.
• The palate is driven by lithe, muscular tannins, carrying crisp, pure berry fruit with impressive tension and definition.
• A firm, grippy finish surges with energy, revealing depth, fragrance and the promise of long‑term development.

Occasion & Buyer Profile

Food Pairing Suggestions

Here are a few serving suggestions and pairing ideas to help you get the most from this wine, whether you’re enjoying it with food or simply savouring it on its own.

Exceptional with walnuts, blue‑veined cheeses and richly flavoured options such as Stilton, Roquefort, Gorgonzola and Saint Agur. The wine’s purity and structure complement buttery textures and savoury depth, while its floral lift enhances earthy, nut‑based dishes and aged cheeses with natural piquancy.

For sweet pairings, choose desserts that echo the wine’s berry‑driven intensity: dark‑chocolate fondant, spiced blackberry tart, cocoa‑dusted truffles or roasted figs with honey. The wine’s freshness and floral notes also pair beautifully with dried apricots, fig cakes and winter puddings built around warm spices.

This vintage is ideal for Christmas entertaining and winter celebrations. It appeals to collectors building long‑term verticals, buyers who appreciate structured, age‑worthy fortified wines and anyone seeking a young Taylor’s vintage with decades of evolution ahead.

• Cheese
• Desserts

Why We Love This Port Wine

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Our Review:

Team Member: Carl, Sale Director, WSET 3

Country: Portugal

Region: Douro

Grape Variety: Blend

Brand: Taylors

Port Type: Vintage Port

Port Style: Full-Bodied

Port Sweetness: Very Sweet

Vintage: 2017

Size: 75cl

ABV: 19.5%

Dietary:

Vegan

Vegetarian

Taylors Vintage Port 2017 supplied by Cotswold Port Co.

Meet The Wine Producer Behind The Bottle

A brief look at the producer’s heritage and winemaking approach.

Taylors

Founded in 1692, Taylor’s is one of the oldest and most respected Port houses in Portugal. With over three centuries of expertise, Taylor’s has remained a family-owned business dedicated to producing premium Ports from the Douro Valley. Known for its commitment to tradition and quality, Taylor’s combines centuries-old winemaking methods with modern craftsmanship, earning a global reputation for excellence.

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