To mark Taylor Fladgate\u2019s 325th anniversary, a special piece of wine history was brought back to life. The first release in the Historical Collection, *The Onion*, pays homage to the bulbous bottles used centuries ago. Its appearance alone makes this Reserve Tawny a striking addition to any table.<\/p>\n
Taylor Fladgate was founded in 1692. The Historical Collection draws inspiration from bottle shapes from the history of the port trade. \u201cThe Onion\u201d refers to the round, bulbous glass bottles used in earlier centuries. In this way, the packaging tells a story that goes back further than the wine contained in the bottle today.<\/p>\n
Behind its historic style lies a wood-aged Port. During barrel aging, the youthful fruit gradually gives way to softer notes of dried fruit, nuts, caramel, and spices. The wine is ready to drink upon bottling; prolonged further bottle aging is not necessary to discover its character.<\/p>\n
Taylor Fladgate was founded in 1692, at a time when Port was still far from being sold in the recognizable bottles of today. The onion shape is reminiscent of the glassware from that earlier period. The 2017 anniversary edition marked 325 years of history: a tangible link between the house\u2019s origins and the way Port is served today.<\/p>\n
This bottle makes an especially great gift for someone who loves both port and history. Serve the Tawny slightly chilled, for example with nut pastries or after dinner. The historic presentation invites you to share the story behind the bottle before pouring the first glass. Those who wish to explore the series further can also check out the second release.<\/p>\n