2015 Port

Quinta de la Rosa has forged a reputation for its elegant, “wine-lover’s” Ports and our LBV is no exception. This is full of ¬fine raspberry and blackberry fruit; a beautiful freshness mingling with sweet sophistication. The palate has real poise with intriguing layers of sweet spice combining with a savoury complexity. The ¬finish is long and moreish, with a slightly drier sensation than other Houses, making it a particularly fabulous match with a cheese course. The beauty of this LBV is that it is not overly rich and, by contrast, is fresh on its toes, encouraging (at least) another sip. Catriona Felstead MW, Wine Buyer

The aromas soar elegantly from the glass, brilliantly ripe and sweet blackcurrant, peppered strawberries, with an interestingly fresh apricot underneath. Freshness continues on the palate, lovely focus. Plum and delicate spicy herbal notes, lavender, chocolate, concentrated and ripe fruit, strawberry jam, silky texture to this, and good grip too.
Drinking window-2025 to 2045.
Ben Grosvenor, Private Account Manager

A ‘quinta’ can be anything from a humble small-holding to, as is the case here, a stately estate set in some of the finest Douro country.   The renowned Quinta de Vargellas, sporting its own railway station, comprises Grade A vineyards which are the central core of a Vintage Taylor’s Port.   In a vintage, such as 2015 where they have not declared Taylor’s itself then a Vargellas ‘Single Quinta” is made and released.  Made in exactly the same way as a Vintage wine, Taylor’s Quinta de Vargellas is wholeheartedly worth looking out for and all the more so in a vintage that was so close to being universally declared.  Older, mature Vargellas Ports never disappoint, as a fine ’67 proved only the other day.
Tom Cave, Cellar Plan Manager & Port Specialist



Inky deep, rich and expressive, this 2015 Quinta de Vargellas opens with aromas of damson, cloves, chocolate coated plums and flicks of spiced violets. A developing freshness comes through from underneath, bringing with it a core of muddled forest fruit. Beautifully balanced, generously ripe tannins caress the gorgeous palate which reveals flavours of black forest gateaux, blueberry and hints of red liquorice. Powerful and concentrated across the mid-palate, the alcohol is well-integrated and a graphite-like acidity holds this together, complementing the core of fresh red fruit at its centre. Laced with blackberries, plums and sweet spices across a silky texture, this has masses of intensity and finishes long and rewarding. A delight to taste in its youth but forget about it for a good while, recommended drinking from 2028 – 2060. Sensational!
Chris Lamb, Private Account Manager