Taylor's First Estate Ruby Reserva

€ 15.45

Taylor Fladgate were the first English Port shippers to visit the Douro Valley for the purpose of buying wine and in 1744 became the first to acquire a property there, Lugar das Lages, near the old town of Régua. Lugar das Lages still belongs to the company today. A young, vibrant, rich and fruity Port, made in the classic way and traditional to the style that was very much sought after in the wines of the Douro Valley by the early eighteenth century Shippers.

Deep ruby in colour, it has a potent nose of concentrated fruit, crammed with blackcurrant, plum and liquorice flavours. Its luscious texture is supported by a firm tannic structure giving the wine restrained elegance for which Taylor’s Ports are famous.

Food-Pairing

Very well suited for the classic port and cheese combination. A good farmhouse cheddar would be perfect. It is also delicious with desserts made from dark chocolate or berry fruit.

Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Amarela

The carefully selected individual wines, are aged in a combination of oak vats and casks for three to four years, where they gain smoothness and elegance. They are then blended for continuity of style.

Alcohol content

19,5 %vol

Store & Serve

Ready to drink. Does not require decanting. Serve at 16-18 °C

Shelflife up to a few months (4 to 6 months) after opening, provided you always close the bottle with the original stopper and keep it at a constant temperature of about 12 degrees

Critics & Awards

87/100 - CellarTracker (28 notes)

87/100 - Wine Enthusiast Tasted: 06-Jan-2012

Tags: Taylor's - Douro