1977 Taylor

[Alex M]

Dienhard bottling. Purchased from a family friend for a fair price from a stash that had been in storage for 40 years.
Cork crumbled on removal.
Initial taste, strong, phenol like, a bit over powering and clearly needing a long decant.

D+10hrs.

Exceptional port. Smooth. Lots of vanilla both in smell and taste. Blackberries. Tannins fully integrated.

I think this will last a fair few decades yet but it now entering a fantastic drinking window.

95 points with potential for more in the coming decade.

I only wish I had it in magnums.

[richmills]

'77 seems to be in a great place at the moment, and the Taylor I'm particularly liking. It's a pity the prices seem to have shot up recently.

[winesecretary]

That '77 may be in a great place, Taylor perhaps in particular, and prices having moved up, I would suggest might be connected factors...

[Alex Bridgeman]

Taylor 1977 can be a fabulous Port. Glad you had a good bottle.