Taylor's 2016 Vintage Port
Fortified 20% ABV ABV Taylor's
6 March 2026
Worth every penny for a special night
Bought this for our anniversary dinner and it was the highlight of the evening. Incredibly smooth for something at 20% — you genuinely can't feel the alcohol, it's all just rich dark fruit and power. We paired it with a chocolate torte and honestly it was one of those meals you remember. Not cheap at £93 but for a declared vintage port this is the real deal.
24 February 2026
Birthday treat that delivered
Got this as a birthday present to myself because I've been wanting to try a Taylor's vintage for ages. Really impressed — it's powerful but composed, like everything is exactly where it should be. The nose alone had me sat there sniffing the glass for five minutes before I even took a sip. Bit of a splurge but no regrets.
2 January 2026
Solid vintage port, needs time to open up
The wine shop guy recommended this when I said I wanted a proper vintage port to lay down. Tried a glass before putting the rest away and it's already really good — concentrated and layered with loads going on. Give it a proper swirl and let it sit in the glass, it keeps changing. Taking a point off only because at this price I expected to be completely floored, and I think it needs more years yet.
3 December 2025
Very good but steep price tag
Look, this is a quality port, no question. Loads of depth, lovely long finish, well made. But nearly £93 is a lot of money and I've had LBVs at a third of the price that I've enjoyed almost as much on a weeknight. One for special occasions rather than something I'd rebuy regularly. If someone else is paying though, absolutely get it.
30 September 2025
This is what port should taste like
Had this at a friend's dinner party and immediately went and bought two bottles. The finish just goes on and on — you take a sip and you're still tasting it a minute later. Everything is balanced perfectly, nothing sticks out. Best port I've had outside of Portugal.