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Taylor Fladgate Very Old Single Harvest Port 1964 is an aged Tawny-style Port from a single harvest. Nutty aromas, dried fruit, and citrus give this historic vintage a distinctive character.
| Weight | 3 kg |
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| Alcohol Content | 20% |
| Wine color | Amber |
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| Region | Douro |
| Grape variety | Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional |
With a Single Harvest Port, the vintage year is the starting point. All the grapes for this bottling are from 1964. The wine was then given time to develop in wooden barrels, which is quite different from Vintage Port, which matures primarily in the bottle.
In 1964, the first Olympic Games in Asia were held in Tokyo. The world watched as the city reintroduced itself to an international audience, while in the Douro, the grapes for this Single Harvest were being harvested. Since then, the wine has told a much slower story: years of aging in wood rather than rapid changes. For those with a connection to 1964, that interplay of world history and winemaking tradition makes the bottle particularly personal.
Dried fruit, walnut, orange peel, and subtle spice notes complement the character of an aged Tawny. Exposure to wood and oxygen allows the aromas to gradually refine. The result is a style in which nuance and balance are more important than pronounced young fruit flavors.
This Port is perfect for a leisurely tasting, but also makes a special gift for someone with a connection to 1964. Pour it into a glass with enough room to appreciate the aroma. Pair it with nuts, a caramel dessert, or a aged cheese.
The exact length of time the wine spent in the barrel depends on the bottling date. Therefore, a vintage year does not automatically indicate how long the wine was aged in wood. After purchase, store the bottle in a cool, stable place.
See also the 1965 Single Harvest at Port2Port.
