Deep ruby red colour. The aroma of cherry and blackcurrant jam on the nose with a hint of violets. The flavour of chocolate wrapped in cherries and blackcurrants. Soft finish with youthful fresh notes. Wine Spectator score: 90/100. Origin: Portugal, Douro. Port style: Taylor's Quinta de Vargellas 1998 Vintage Port. Port house: Taylor's. Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cão, Rufete. Storage and serving: This Vintage must be decanted. Once opened it is best enjoyed on the same day. Serve slightly chilled (16 to 18ºC). Quantity: 750 ml. What can you taste? Deep ruby red colour. The aroma of cherry and blackcurrant jam on the nose with a hint of violets. The flavour of chocolate wrapped in cherries and blackcurrants. Soft finish with youthful fresh notes. Food & spice: Lovely with a mature blue cheese such as Stilton. The soft buttery texture, mild character and tingling of the cheese are perfectly matched by the powerful majestic flavours of the Vintage Port. Other blue, buttery, soft and slightly spicy cheeses are: Cashel Blue, Roquefort, Gorgonzola and Saint Agur Blue.
Deep ruby red colour. The aroma of cherry and blackcurrant jam on the nose with a hint of violets. The flavour of chocolate wrapped in cherries and blackcurrants. Soft finish with youthful fresh notes. Wine Spectator score: 90/100. Origin: Portugal, Douro. Port style: Taylor's Quinta de Vargellas 1998 Vintage Port. Port house: Taylor's. Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cão, Rufete. Storage and serving: This Vintage must be decanted. Once opened it is best enjoyed on the same day. Serve slightly chilled (16 to 18ºC). Quantity: 750 ml. What can you taste? Deep ruby red colour. The aroma of cherry and blackcurrant jam on the nose with a hint of violets. The flavour of chocolate wrapped in cherries and blackcurrants. Soft finish with youthful fresh notes. Food & spice: Lovely with a mature blue cheese such as Stilton. The soft buttery texture, mild character and tingling of the cheese are perfectly matched by the powerful majestic flavours of the Vintage Port. Other blue, buttery, soft and slightly spicy cheeses are: Cashel Blue, Roquefort, Gorgonzola and Saint Agur Blue.
