Vintage Port 2022

I received these three samples from Taylor’s a few months ago, tasted them, but never posted my notes. If you have a child born in 2022, you could buy a case for her or him. Even if you haven’t, they are worth buying. While all three are approachable now, they will last for twenty years, possibly more. They will all arrive in Ireland in the New Year.

Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Port 2022
Lush and opulent with masses of delicious, sweet dark fruits, a nice spiciness, lingering nicely. Very Fonseca and very delicious. Voluptuous and seductive with plenty of power. Almost ready to drink now, but will keep. 18/20

Taylor’s Vargellas Vintage Port 2018, Quinta de Vargellas
A very fine vintage port, elegant and restrained with rich concentrated dark forest fruits and plenty of fine tannins on the finish. It seems lighter than the Fonseca, possibly more refined. Still a great port. 17/20

Taylor’s Sentinels 2022 Vintage Port
The first Sentinels released by Taylors, made with fruit sourced from vineyards in the Pinhão Valley. Smooth with a lovely fresh succulent ripeness hiding a firm tannic core. Dark cherries and blackcurrants with a seductive sweetness. 17.5/20