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WE 91
IWC 90
WS 90
Portugal
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Port
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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Soft in texture yet mouthcoating in its intensity, this is a honeyed, nutty wine filled with dried fruit, toffee and almond butter aromas and flavors. Like all tawnies, it won’t improve with bottle age, so drink this while your young vintage Ports hog the cellar space. (Mar 2008)"
17.5/20 points (91), Decanter: "Pale to mid-deep tawny/mahogany colour. A rather 'silent' nose compared to some in this tasting but obviously well developed. Thick-cut traditional marmalade character, rich and spicy mid-palate yet made in a dryish house style with gentle spicy length. Rich, complex and very satisfying. Alcohol 20%. (Jan 2013)"
90 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Complex aromas of toffee, roasted nuts, lead pencil, orange peel and caraway seed. Intensely flavored fruit is silky but nicely delineated; offers a fresh flavor of orange peel. Not at all thick, but brisk and vibrant. Finishes clean and long, with hints of smoked nuts and marzipan. This has far stronger material than the 10-Year-Old, which seemed clumsy and dull in comparison."
90 points Wine Spectator: "[$57 list] Delicate, with a lively array of bright dried mango, date and dried apricot flavors that feature plenty of smoky notes. Features notes of white chocolate, fruitcake and honey on the rich finish. Drink now. (10/27/10)"
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W&S 91
WS 90
Portugal
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Port
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List $35.00
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'100 Best Buys of 2009' and 91 points Wine & Spirits: "Fruit interprets the alcohol in this wine with the orange-citrus scent of rum cake. Then Douro schist cuts the sweetness and strengthens the fruit presence to fuller pear, hazelnut and wildflower honey notes. It ends on a long, peppery buzz, delicious and satisfying. (Dec 2008)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "[$35 list] Refined, with bright flavors of dried berry, plum compote and cherry tart that are long and lush. Very creamy on the finish, which features chocolate mousse. Drink now. (6/30/12)"
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WS 94
WE 94
JG 93
Portugal
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Port
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94 points Wine Spectator: "[$55 list] Intense, powerful and complex, this features heady aromas and flavors of toffee, marzipan, butterscotch and chocolate. Notes of mocha and French roast chime in as well, with a long, glorious finish of dried white fruits and spice. Drink now. (6/30/12)"
94 points and 'Top 100 Wines of 2012 (#33),' Wine Enthusiast: "A gorgeous Port at that right stage where there is still freshness and hints of orange and dried fruits, while the wood aging is concentrating the wine into its essence. It is rich, full, yet at the same time has a great tang of spirit and acidity. (Jun 2012)"
93 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "While I have drunk a great deal of Taylor’s various tawny bottlings, this was the first time that I had ever tasted one of Fonseca’s Twenty Year-Old tawnies, and I was quite blown away by this superb wine. The bouquet is deep and ethereal, as it offers up a fine mélange of orange zest, dried red berries, Fonseca’s signature note of fennel, a complex base of soil, exotic spices and a lovely, Sherry-like note of nuttiness. On the palate the wine is fullish, focused and brilliantly delineated, with lovely sweetness on the attack, a fine core of fruit, great complexity, and a very cool and balanced profile on the long, classy and complex finish. This wine delivers a seamless palate impression and stunning grip, and is a glorious bottle of tawny. 2006-2016+. (Jan/Feb 2007)"
92 points Wine & Spirits: "A classical balance of the fresh and the mature, this 20-Year-Old offers warm honey, apple and almond notes on a supple texture with just a touch of grip. The flavors are rich while the structure holds them tight. Pour this with a savory almond tart. (Dec 2008)"
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WS 90
Portugal
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Port
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90 points Wine Spectator: "[$35 list] This has a zesty, sweet floral aroma, with delicate, well-spiced flavors of apple tart, flan and cocoa powder. The plush, mouthfilling finish of cream, vanilla and raspberry is fresh and balanced. Drink now. (10/27/10)"
'Gold Medal,' Decanter: "(20% alcohol) Smooth, silky and gentle with lovely intensity and Muscovado sugar notes. Elegant and flavoursome with a good nutty character. (Oct 2010)"
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WS 90
Portugal
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Port
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17.5/20 points (91), Decanter: "Mid-deep amber/tawny hue. Not very expressive on the nose but full, smooth and suave with wonderfully silky texture and a touch of cinnamon on the finish. All the fabulous richness of a well-made pastel de nata (Portugese custard tart). (Jan 2013)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "[$60 list] Offers caramel notes on the nose, with good cut to the ripe cherry and fruitcake flavors. Toffee and caramel accent the fresh finish, with notes of milk chocolate. Drink now. (12/15/10)"
'Bronze Medal,' Decanter: "(20% alcohol) Cleverly integrated, so the fruit is still unctuous without drying out. Excellent flavour. (Oct 2010)"
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RP 93
WE 91
WS 90
Portugal
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Port
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93 points Robert Parker: "It is my opinion that Taylor's tawny ports are the best of their type. When tasted against other tawnys, they all exhibit more aromatic personalities, greater fruit and ripeness, and a wonderful sweetness and length. The Ten Year Old Tawny is a personal favorite, as well as the best bargain among these ports."
91 points Wine Enthusiast: "This is a great, fresh, young style of wine, with figs and bitter marmalade flavors. There’s a touch of orange peel, a hint of vanilla and very ripe, delicious fruit. (Aug 2006)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "[$35 list] Snappy, with plenty of ginger and glazed citrus notes to the dried cherry, plum and raspberry flavors. Features loads of chocolate and spice on the long, lush finish, with hints of white pepper. Drink now. (6/30/12)"
90 points Wine & Spirits: "Porto 10-Year-Old Tawny Soft and glistening with a light rosewater perfume, this delicate Tawny balances sweet cherry and wood flavors with plenty of acidity so the wine finishes clean. (Dec 2008)"
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WS 92
RP 92
JG 91
Portugal
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Port
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92 points Wine Spectator: "[$55 list] Very rich and elegant, this is loaded with flavors of dried apricot, butterscotch and white chocolate. The long and zesty finish is filed with smoke and toffee. (6/30/12)"
92 points Robert Parker: "It is my opinion that Taylor's tawny ports are the best of their type. When tasted against other tawnys, they all exhibit more aromatic personalities, greater fruit and ripeness, and a wonderful sweetness and length. Although I find the Thirty Year Old Tawny admirable, I prefer the richer, more vibrant Twenty Year Old Tawny."
91 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "Taylor Fladgate’s Twenty Year-Old Tawny had always been my baseline for this age of tawny, and the current release is once again a lovely bottle. The bouquet offers up a more soil-driven and coffee-like mélange than the Fonseca above, as it wafts from the glass in a very refined blend of raisin, spice, a bit of candle wax, fennel seed, and a very complex swath of soil. On the palate the wine is full-bodied and very refined as well, but cut in a more powerful and broader style than the Fonseca Twenty, with a rock solid core of fruit, fine acids, and excellent length and grip on the long, classy finish. This is a very high class bottle of tawny, but it does not share quite the same ethereal focus of the above. 2006-2016+. (Jan/Feb 2007)"
17/20 points (90), Decanter: "Mid-deep brick red to amber/tawny colour. Rich candied orange peel aromas. The palate is similarly rich and full: sweet, spicy marmalade flavours with a just dusting of peppery tannin towards the finish. Alcohol 20%. (Jan 2013)"
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WS 91
Portugal
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Port
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91 points Wine Spectator: "[$45/500ml] Fresh, with plenty of vibrant acidity behind the cocoa, vanilla and dried apricot flavors. Spicy and creamy notes linger on the long, broad finish. Drink now. (10/27/10)"
Producer notes: "An outstanding wine that epitomizes everything that is great about a superbly balanced Twenty Year Old Tawny; the translucent copper colored tone of the wine is matched by the beautiful soft nutty aromas gained by a full twenty years ageing in seasoned oak casks. Otima 20 Years is rich and delicate, but never cloying; the tannins and acidity ensure balance and perfect length."
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TP 93
WS 90
Portugal
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Port
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93 points Anthony Dias Blue (The Tasting Panel): "Vibrant tawny color; nose of spice, orange peel, rancio and toasted oak; creamy, toasty and showing rancio and lovely burnt orange; silky, long and complex. (Jun 2012)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "Medium-bodied, rich and balanced, with a light amber color and plenty of peppery notes to the dried fruit flavors. Features notes of crème brûlée on the finish. Drink now. (10/27/10)"
17/20 points (90), Decanter: "Quite pale mahogany-tinged tawny colour. Mature aromas with savoury, nutty complexity. Demure and delicate thick-cut marmalade flavours leading to a relatively dry savoury finish. Alcohol 20%. (Jan 2013)"
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WE 91
Portugal
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Port
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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$60 list] In this 20-year-old tawny, you find a marvellous balance between fruit and extreme concentration. Burnt wood-aged flavors and acidity play with raisins and black figs to give a sweet wine with a hint of dryness. Ready to drink. abv: 20.5%. (Apr 2012)"
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