2008 Taylors Vargellas

[Alex M]

Does anybody know where this can be bought in the UK? Have TFP released it yet?

[DRT]

It's unlikely that they will have released this yet. SQVP's from the big producers normally hit the shelves at 8-10 years old in the UK.

[JacobH]

It's unlikely that they will have released this yet. SQVP's from the big producers normally hit the shelves at 8-10 years old in the UK.

That’s a Symington thing (and only for some of their SQVPs); Taylor Fladgate Partnership SQVPs are generally released 2-3 years after the harvest, although they might not hit the supermarkets / high street wine merchants for a few more years.

Perhaps try ringing your usual merchant for Taylor wines and see what they say? I wouldn’t have thought getting hold of a case would be too much trouble.

[uncle tom]

I'm not sure what the marketing plans are for this - I expect the bulk will emerge in the supermarkets in 7-8 years time, but it may be available now through specialist outlets.

I did discuss the late release issue with Dom recently, and it's not a hard and fast rule. If someone wants a palletload early, they'll ship.

I've had the TV08 BTW - and was quite impressed. Well composed, nice to drink now, and probably one to mature relatively early.

Tom

[Roy Hersh]

It is released here, although here at the moment is Vancouver, BC. I had it TV08 yesterday. I've not seen it for sale in the USA though I know it is available and Adrian said yesterday, they'll be deciding on their 2009 VPs when they get back to Portugal.