Christine Havens

10

From pre-phylloxera vines, Taylor's bought a small lot of only three barrels from the 1863 vintage that had been quietly resting in a cellar for well over a century—the producer had the foresight to reserve them when phylloxera swept through the region. An important wine because, as Taylor's staff pointed out, ungrafted vines no longer exist in the Douro. An incredible experience, and one that I felt lucky to have since the winery has fewer than 12 bottles remaining.

There is an incredible, concentrated sweetness on the nose; coffee, vanilla, maple syrup, and dried tobacco leaf. In the mouth, lacquered elegance, a long toffee-hued ribbon slowly unfurling, like removing a sheet from an ancient mahogany bureau, there is dust and warm wood and leather, layered against dates, dried orange skins and burnt sugar. Spiciness and minerality emerge on the finish, filtered sunlight through ancient glass and sea salt captured by time and slow evaporation. — 9 years ago

Brad Whitcomb

9.0

Plum, blackberry, candy apple, fig newtons, and insects on the nose, very soft tannins, nicely balanced heat and acidity. Lingering finish. Nice. — 10 years ago

Mark Mc

9.4

Great if you can pick it up for $16. Similar to Taylor's Shiraz. 2013 vintage — 11 years ago

Jordan Husney

9.6

Complex, leather and vegetation. Lovely body and nose. Wish I had bought more. — 11 years ago

Alexa Rose

9.3

Taylor's pick. — 12 years ago

with Glen and Taylor

Reinhard Wall

9.3

Taylor's Vintage Port 2001 Quinta de Vargellas. Grandioso — 12 years ago

Lance Williams

9.2

Still young, I'll keep my other '85 Taylor's cellared for at least 5 more years... — 9 years ago

Ira Schwartz

9.3

The winemaker has to be a fan of Timothy Leary because this wine screams acid. A laser beam of fruit reverberated in every crevice of my mouth. Pure citrus and mineral flavors that do not quit. What a trip! — 10 years ago

Matthew Wells

8.9

Lovely flavour and key for me is a gentle aftertaste. — 10 years ago

Rich Bluth

9.2

Beautiful wine! Limited edition, only 10 barrels produced, from the Mont LaSalle vineyard, in homage to Brother Timothy, of the Christian Brothers — 11 years ago

Alexa Rose

9.2

Taylor's pick. Again. :) — 12 years ago

with Glen and Taylor

Tom Kobylarz

9.1

40 tawny: most elegant, complex and balanced of the bunch, medium + bodied, with elegant but persistent layers that keep coming wave after wave. Great acidity and super clean and long finish that sails on forever. — 12 years ago

Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.2

Delicious dry structured wine, so refreshing, perfect with Matt Taylor's home cured prosciutto! — 12 years ago

Neal Schaffer

9.1

Oaky and perfectly well balanced tannins. Very surprising strong, long-lasting finish. The color is a DARK plum purple. It reminds me of a matured merlot. Very surprising Syrah. Vanilla and bright tobacco dominant this wine! Cheers! — 9 years ago

with Dana

James Herwatt

9.5

Another great Taylor's port. — 10 years ago

Michelle Berryman

9.4

Pairs well with Guardians of the Galaxy — 10 years ago

Denis Roudenko

10

20/20 (100/100) — 11 years ago

Stephen Becker

9.0

Powerful and delicious, the way 1990's era JCVD must have been. Took a while to open up, and would have benefited from an extra 5 years in the cellar, the way a 1980's Timothy Dalton must have been. — 11 years ago

Sue Higgins

9.8

Delicious Timothy Olsen Pinot Noir 2013 — 12 years ago

Sam Criste

9.1

Strong & sweet. Similar to Taylor's. — 12 years ago