1 dozen bottles per lot
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AN ORIGINAL WOODEN CASE OF THE HIGHLY-DESIRABLE 1945 TAYLOR
TAYLOR, FLADGATE & YEATMAN
Taylors celebrates their tercenternary in 1992 and can justifiably claim to be the oldest established of all the major port houses. Sometimes known as the "Latour" of Port, the wine tends to be deeply coloured, full-bodied with an inimitable "backbone".
Vintage 1945 *****
The first end-of-war vintage was of superb quality, although, as in other European wine regions, the quantity was small. The growing season was perfect, although great heat at harvest time created some vinification problems resulting in some over-high volatile acidity. With rare exceptions all were Oporto-bottled. Twenty-two shippers, Cockburn the only major abstention. These tautly constructed, concentrated wines are still superb - if they have been well cellared. Vintage Wine, MB
Property of a Port and Madeira connoisseur and avid collector
Removed by Christie's from an exceptional temperature and humidity-controlled home cellar
Taylor--Vintage 1945
Levels: eleven into neck and one top shoulder
In original wooden case, original straw
"...Most recently noting good colour, positive fruit, length, and the Taylor backbone. Certainly good. Certainly impressive. Last tasted March 1998 ***** Plenty of life yet." MB, Vintage Wine
1 dozen bottles per lot
TAYLOR, FLADGATE & YEATMAN
Taylors celebrates their tercenternary in 1992 and can justifiably claim to be the oldest established of all the major port houses. Sometimes known as the "Latour" of Port, the wine tends to be deeply coloured, full-bodied with an inimitable "backbone".
Vintage 1945 *****
The first end-of-war vintage was of superb quality, although, as in other European wine regions, the quantity was small. The growing season was perfect, although great heat at harvest time created some vinification problems resulting in some over-high volatile acidity. With rare exceptions all were Oporto-bottled. Twenty-two shippers, Cockburn the only major abstention. These tautly constructed, concentrated wines are still superb - if they have been well cellared. Vintage Wine, MB
Property of a Port and Madeira connoisseur and avid collector
Removed by Christie's from an exceptional temperature and humidity-controlled home cellar
Taylor--Vintage 1945
Levels: eleven into neck and one top shoulder
In original wooden case, original straw
"...Most recently noting good colour, positive fruit, length, and the Taylor backbone. Certainly good. Certainly impressive. Last tasted March 1998 ***** Plenty of life yet." MB, Vintage Wine
1 dozen bottles per lot