{"product_id":"2020-taylor-fladgate-late-bottled-vintage-port-750ml","title":"2020 Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage Port 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage Port is a rich, full-bodied fortified wine from Portugal’s Douro Valley. LBV is matured in wood for longer than classic Vintage Port and bottled ready to drink, combining the depth and concentration of a declared vintage with a more immediately approachable style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 growing season produced exceptionally low yields and highly concentrated fruit. Significant winter rainfall replenished water reserves before an unusually warm growing season brought early budburst, flowering and veraison. Low yields and favourable water reserves contributed to rapid ripening and fruit of considerable concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; Maturation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate Bottled Vintage Port differs from classic Vintage Port through its extended maturation before bottling. Whereas Vintage Port is typically transferred to bottle after around two years in wood, LBV remains in wood for approximately four to six years, allowing it to mature and settle before release. The resulting wine is ready to drink on release and does not require decanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDeep purple with a ruby red rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRefined and complex, with wild strawberry, cassis, raspberry and plum layered with elegant floral notes, liquorice and rock rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVoluptuous and poised, supported by tense, linear tannins and clean, crisp flavours of damson and plum extending through the long finish. A finely balanced expression with understated finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100 — Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted February 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90\/100 — Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“The tannins mingle with the ripe black fruits, surmounted by the blackberry aroma.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted April 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17\/20 — Grandes Escolhas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted October 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points — Decanter World Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eReviewed January 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eServing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to drink and does not require decanting. Best served between 16°C and 18°C. Once opened, the LBV style can remain enjoyable for several weeks when stored appropriately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taylor Fladgate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portugal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Douro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Bottled Vintage Port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fortified Red Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cão, Tinta Amarela\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4–6 years in wood before bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2030–2040\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DWS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67629894762798,"sku":"8761153019","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2020_Taylor_Fladgate_Late_Bottled_Vintage_750ml.jpg?v=1791249342","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2020-taylor-fladgate-late-bottled-vintage-port-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}