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Taylor's Chip Dry White Port
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Taylor's Chip Dry White Port

Taylor's trademark dry structure applied to white port, creating a crisp, herbal aperitif with genuine character.

CategoryWhite Port
Price$12 – $17
ABV20%
RegionDouro Valley, Portugal
Serving Temp8-10°C

Our Review

Taylor's Chip Dry White Port is a crisp, herbal take on the dry white port style that carries the house's trademark structure and dry character into uncharted territory. The name 'Chip Dry' is a deliberate statement of intent, and the wine delivers on that promise with a white port that is genuinely, uncompromisingly dry.

The nose is restrained and elegant, with citrus peel and dried herbs leading white almond, a subtle floral note, and a hint of honey that adds just enough warmth. On the palate, the wine is dry and structured, with grapefruit and green almond providing the backbone, chamomile adding an herbal dimension, and clean acidity maintaining freshness. The slight bitter finish is a hallmark of the Taylor's style.

The finish is medium-dry with a distinctive bitter almond note and a crisp, cleansing close. It is the kind of finish that works brilliantly before a meal, preparing the palate for what follows.

Taylor's Chip Dry is the white port for those who want maximum dryness with a savoury edge. It works beautifully in a Port and Tonic, where its herbal, slightly bitter character creates a more complex drink than sweeter alternatives. For aperitif service, it is an excellent choice that brings Taylor's house personality to a refreshing format.

Tasting Notes

AppearancePale gold with a slight green hue
NoseCitrus peel, dried herbs, white almond, subtle floral note, hint of honey
PalateDry and structured — grapefruit, green almond, chamomile, clean acidity, slight bitter finish
FinishMedium-dry with a distinctive bitter almond note and crisp, cleansing close

Food Pairings

Marinated olivesSmoked salmonLight saladsTonic water with citrus

About Taylor's

Taylor's is widely regarded as one of the greatest port houses, with a history stretching back to 1692. Their Chip Dry White was one of the first dry white ports to gain international recognition, helping to establish the category as a serious aperitif option.

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