Taylor's Very Old Single Harvest Tawny Port 1976

Taylor's Very Old Single Harvest Tawny Port 1976 bottled in 2025 and exemplifies the richness of a singular vintage, matured in seasoned oak casks at the historic lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia. This limited edition release, marking the 50th anniversary of the winery, offers a complex bouquet of wild honey, treacle, and subtle herbal notes, complemented by a luscious palate of dried fruits and a refreshing acidity. Presented in an elegant wooden gift box, it serves as a distinguished collector's item. Blend: 100% Touriga Nacional and other traditional varieties.

This 1976 is the ninth consecutive Limited Edition release of Taylor's as a 50th year anniversary of the wine. Taylor's hold one of the most extensive reserves of very old cask-aged port of any producer. These reserves include a unique collection of rare Single Harvest Ports. These ports are produced from a single year and age to full maturity in seasoned oak casks, displaying the vintage on the label. Single Harvest Ports are ready for immediate drinking and do not need to be decanted.

Matured in Taylor’s historic lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia and bottled in Taylor’s bespoke frosted glass and presented in an elegant wooden case, it is a true collector’s item. With limited availability, it ensures exclusivity among connoisseurs and fine wine enthusiasts.

Notes on Viticultural Year and Harvest:
An exceptionally dry winter was followed by a hot summer, with conditions bordering on drought. Springs and wells that had always provided water dried up for the first time in living memory. There had not been a truly rainy winter since 1972, and the prolonged drought began to affect the vines, with some of the older plants unable to survive the summer. Rain finally arrived at the end of August, and September was cool, with light rainfall. The harvest began on 23 September, with fully ripe bunches free from disease. Sugar levels were high in both the Upper and Lower Douro, while cooler temperatures favoured slow and steady fermentation. However, yields were more than 30% lower than last year due to the drought. On 29 September, persistent rain caused some rot, especially in the Lower Douro.

Tasting Note: Rich chestnut in colour, with a broad amber rim. An elegant, floral, beautifully perfumed nose with an opulent core of wild honey, treacle, tea leaf and a delicate red cherry compote, delivers wonderful freshness. Cedary cigar box aromas, notes of wild rosemary, thyme and a kiss of fresh mint add a discreet level of complexity. The palate is luscious and lifted by a fresh acidity with flavours of blood orange marmalade, dried figs, apricots and rum babá. The finish is bright, lean, fresh and harmonious. A superb Single Harvest Tawny Port.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Bottled: 2025
Alcohol by volume: 20%
Residual sugar: 139 g/l (dm3)
Total acidity: 5.6g/l (dm3)

Presented in a magnificent branded wooden box, Taylor's Single Harvest Port 1976 is the perfect 50th birthday present for people born in 1976.