The grapes for this Taylor Fladgate were harvested in 1967. The wine then aged for an extended period in oak. This makes it fundamentally different from a Vintage Port, where bottle aging plays a major role in the wine\u2019s final development.<\/p>\n
In 1967, The Beatles released the album *Sgt. Pepper\u2019s Lonely Hearts Club Band*, a defining cultural landmark of that year. Meanwhile, in the Douro region, the harvest took place that laid the foundation for this Single Harvest. Thus, a bottle from 1967 connects a snapshot of that era with the much slower evolution of Port aged in wood. For an anniversary or a birth year, this adds an extra layer of story to a wine that is exceptional primarily because of its aging.<\/p>\n
Walnut, candied orange, dried figs, and subtle spices complement the style of an aged Single Harvest Port. The long aging process can give it a smooth texture, while its fresh notes provide balance. This is a wine that should not be sipped too hastily.<\/p>\n
Pour it into a glass that\u2019s not too small and discover its different layers as the wine comes to room temperature. Pair it with a nut cake, almond pastry, or a aged cheese. A historic vintage like 1967 also makes a personal gift for a birthday or anniversary.<\/p>\n
The vintage year indicates the harvest year, but not the exact number of years the wine has spent in oak. That depends on the bottling date. Store the bottle in a stable place, away from direct sunlight.<\/p>\n