Taylor's 2003 Vintage Port
Fortified 20% ABV ABV Taylor's
25 March 2026
Maybe I just don't get port
My wife loves port and raved about this one but honestly at 20% it's a bit strong for me. I can tell it's quality and the flavours are interesting but I kept wanting to add ice which apparently is a crime. Probably one for serious port fans rather than casual drinkers like me.
7 March 2026
Lovely after dinner
The guy at my local wine shop recommended this when I said I wanted something for after Christmas dinner. He wasn't wrong — it's got a lovely depth to it and the sweetness isn't overpowering at all. Would definitely get again for a special occasion.
6 February 2026
Good but not £80 good
It's a nice port, don't get me wrong. Smells fantastic and there's a lot going on flavour-wise. But eighty quid is a lot of money and I've had ports at half the price that I've enjoyed just as much. One for the port enthusiasts I think.
2 February 2026
Tried it at a restaurant, had to track it down
Had a glass of this at a restaurant last month and spent the next week trying to find a bottle. The aromatics are incredible — you can tell it's had proper time to develop. Pricey but it's the kind of thing you savour over several evenings so it works out.
30 January 2026
This is what port should taste like
I've been slowly getting into port over the last couple of years and this Taylor's is probably the best I've had so far. The balance is spot on — sweet but not syrupy, and it keeps revealing new flavours the longer you sit with it. Shared it with my dad and he was genuinely impressed.
29 November 2025
Solid vintage port
Decent port with good structure and plenty of fruit. Not as sweet as some ports I've had which I actually prefer. The acidity keeps it from being cloying. Would I buy it again at this price? Probably not regularly, but it's a nice treat with a cheese board.
6 November 2025
Birthday treat
Got this as a birthday present for myself because why not. Really smooth and well put together, with a finish that just lingers nicely. Went brilliantly with some stilton and crackers at the end of the night.
28 September 2025
Special occasion wine
Bought this for my parents' anniversary dinner and it was a huge hit. Really rich and complex with loads of dark fruit, and that 20% ABV sneaks up on you in the best way. Not cheap at £80 but for a proper aged port from 2003, I think it's fair enough.