Variety: Port
Country: United States
Year: Unavailable
Price: $10
Winery Review: The primary elements on the palate are in fact very sweet red cherry, lush to the mid-palate, with less of the concord-style than I would have guessed. Along with the cherries, there is a light acidity from an orange-citrus zest. Finish is silky, with little sugar cloy.[1]
Wine Folly: The most famous fortified wine of Portugal is a blend made in a range of styles including white, rosé, red, and tawny. Each style has a unique taste, so try them all![2]
My Review: This port is very sweet with strong jam and candied fruit flavors. I immediately likened it to strong flavors of grape jelly and to my surprise this port does in fact use Concord grapes. I also noticed some spice flavorings such as cinnamon and clove that helped to create the wonderfully balanced body. This port has a full body and would make an excellent dessert wine, however I drank it on it's own as I was relaxing for the night.
Citations:
[1] Spirit of Wine. "Spirit of Wine Review & Rating: *** $ Taylor Wine Company Port, New York, non-vintage - (BEST VALUE)." spiritofwine.blogspot.com. [Online]. Available: https://spiritofwine.blogspot.com/2011/05/spirit-of-wine-review-rating-taylor.html?m=1 [Accessed: Feb 12, 2023].
[2] M. Puckette and J. Hammack, Wine folly: The Essential Guide to Wine. New York: Avery, 2015.
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