Taylor's LBV 2014

Taylor's was a pioneer in the Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) category, which was developed to satisfy the demand for a high quality, ready-to-drink wine that would work as an alternative to Vintage Port for everyday consumption. .

In contrast to Vintage Port, which is bottled after two years in wood and which ages in the bottle, the LBV is bottled only after four to six years, and is ready to drink.

Winemaking:
Porto Vintage and LBV present a selection of very fine full-bodied red ports from a single year. The fundamental difference between the two styles is in the way each is matured. Vintage Port is kept in wood for only twenty months or more before being transferred to the bottle, where it will continue to age. Late Bottled Vintage, as the name suggests, is later bottled, remaining in wood for four to six years. During this relatively long period of wood aging, an LBV matures and calms down - it is ready to drink when bottled, does not need to be decanted and can be poured into the glass for several weeks after the cork has been removed. The LBV was developed as a high quality alternative, but more accessible and immediately drinkable to the Vintage port, to be enjoyed by the glass on daily occasions. It was originally created in 1970 by Taylor's current president, Alistair Robertson. Although many other houses now offer this wonderful style of wine, Taylor's LBV - the original Late Bottled Vintage - remains the benchmark in the category; the first choice of the experienced Porto drinker.

Grape varieties:
Old Vines

Test results:
Deep ruby ​​red color. The nose has rich aromas of black currant, strawberry and plum with delicate floral notes. In the mouth, the tannins are firm, but well integrated and the intense fruity flavors persist in the long finish. It is a complex and multidimensional wine, with Taylor's classic elegance, balance and refinement.

Store and serve advice:
These Port wines are bottled when they are ready to drink and do not require further aging in the bottle.

Pairing with food:
Taylor's LBV is the perfect finish for any meal. It does not need to be decanted and should be served in a wine glass of generous proportions so that its rich fruity nose can be enjoyed to the fullest. Excellent with flavored cheeses

Reviews and awards:
. 88 points Robert Parker;
. 16.5 points Revista de Vinhos;
. 16.5 points Vinho Grandes Escolhas;
. Bronze Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2016 (Other vintages);
. Bronze Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2015 (Other vintages);
. Bronze Medal International Wine Challenge 2015 (Other vintages);
. Silver Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2014 (Other vintages);
. Silver Medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014 (Other vintages);
. Silver Medal International Wine Challenge 2014 (Other vintages);
. Bronze Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 (Other vintages);
. Gold Medal International Wine Challenge 2013 (Other vintages);
. Silver Medal Critics Challenge Wine Competition 2013 (Other vintages);
. Silver Outstanding International Wine & Spirit Competition 2012 (Other vintages);
. Silver Medal International Wine Challenge 2012 (Other vintages);
. Silver Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2011 (Other vintages);
. Silver Medal International Wine Challenge 2010 (Other vintages);
. Bronze Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2009 (Other vintages);
. Bronze Medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2009 (Other vintages);
. Bronze Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2008 (Other vintages);
. Gold Medal International Wine Challenge 2008 (Other vintages);
. Bronze Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2007 (Other vintages);
. Silver Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2005 (Other vintages).