Taylor's Late Bottled Vintage Port

Taylor's Late Bottled Vintage Port is a benchmark LBV that carries the house's trademark structure and dry elegance into the everyday port category. This is not a wine that tries to be all things to all people. Instead, it offers a clear, uncompromising expression of Taylor's style at an accessible price point.

The nose presents black cherry and cassis alongside dark spice, crushed herbs, and a subtle floral lift. There is a freshness and definition here that sets Taylor's LBV apart from the more overtly fruity competition. On the palate, the wine is structured and firm, with blackberry and plum supported by bitter chocolate, cedar, and fine-grained tannins. The texture is more serious than most LBVs, hinting at the style of the house's vintage port without the concentration.

The finish carries Taylor's distinctive dry edge, with dark fruit and a mineral undertone that clean the palate effectively. This dryness makes the wine exceptionally food-friendly, pairing as comfortably with savory dishes as with desserts.

Taylor's LBV is the wine to choose when you want port with your dinner rather than just after it. The structured, drier style makes it more versatile than sweeter competitors, and the quality is impeccable. For regular port drinking, it is hard to beat.