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"Great Vintage Port was made in 2007. I love the combination of power and finesse in these young blackstrap fortified wines.
I tasted more than 50 barrel samples of 2007 Vintage Ports in two separate blind tastings at the Factory House in Oporto, Portugal, and others at Port lodges and farms. What strikes me is how polished the tannins are. I have beentasting young Ports since the 1980 vintage, and I can't ever remember such fine yet dense and rich tannins. I was spellbound by the top Vintage Ports of my tasting. They include: Taylor Fladgate Quinta de Vargellas Vinha Velha (97-100 point) and Taylor Fladgate (94-97)."
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Taylor Fladgate Vargellas Vinha Vehla 2007
 

This is the Port of the vintage. Blackberry and cassis on the nose. Very perfumed and fruity. Some mineral and wet earth underneath. Full-bodied, medium sweet and very chewy, with fabulous tannins and a big mouthfeel. Racy and powerful.

Wine Spectator: (97-100)

Regular Price: $224.99 Sale Price: $172.99

Bottle Size: 750 ml

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Taylor Fladgate Vintage Porto 2007
 

A classic baby Vintage Port nose of blackberry, currant and a little bit of green lemon leaf. Full-bodied and medium sweet. There's a solid core of ripe fruit and powerful tannins, with grip. The real deal.

Wine Spectator: (94-97)

Regular Price: $133.49 Sale Price: $102.49

Bottle Size: 750 ml

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Taylor Fladgate Vintage Porto 2007
 

A classic baby Vintage Port nose of blackberry, currant and a little bit of green lemon leaf. Full-bodied and medium sweet. There's a solid core of ripe fruit and powerful tannins, with grip. The real deal.

Wine Spectator: (94-97)

Regular Price: $67.99 Sale Price: $51.39

Bottle Size: 375 ml

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Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 2007
 

A classic baby Vintage Port nose of blackberry, currant and a little bit of green lemon leaf. Full-bodied and medium sweet. There's a solid core of ripe fruit and powerful tannins, with grip. The real deal.

Wine Spectator: (94-97)

Regular Price: $266.99 Sale Price: $205.59

Bottle Size: 1.5 lts

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Fonseca Vintage 2007 2007
 

Cooked raspberry, with hints of lemon peel and leaf. Full-bodied and medium sweet, with a beautiful density and a sweet fruity and tannic aftertaste. Balanced yet muscular. A little disappointing, but clearly outstanding. -J.S.

Wine Spectator: (92-95)

Regular Price: $133.99 Sale Price: $102.49

Bottle Size: 750 ml

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Fonseca Vintage 2007
 

Cooked raspberry, with hints of lemon peel and leaf. Full-bodied and medium sweet, with a beautiful density and a sweet fruity and tannic aftertaste. Balanced yet muscular. A little disappointing, but clearly outstanding. -J.S.

Wine Spectator: (92-95)

Regular Price: $66.99 Sale Price: $51.39

Bottle Size: 375 ml

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Fonseca Vintage 2007
 

Cooked raspberry, with hints of lemon peel and leaf. Full-bodied and medium sweet, with a beautiful density and a sweet fruity and tannic aftertaste. Balanced yet muscular. A little disappointing, but clearly outstanding. -J.S.

Wine Spectator: (92-95)

Regular Price: $266.99 Sale Price: $205.59

Bottle Size: 1.5 lts

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Croft 2007
 

Very pretty aromas of blackberry and dark chocolate, with hints of green leaf. Excellent nose. Medium- to full-bodied, with medium chewy tannins and a fresh finish. Medium sweet. Needs a little more grip on the palate and finish. A little disappointing.

Wine Spectator: (89-92)

Regular Price: $119.99 Sale Price: $92.4

Bottle Size: 750 ml

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Croft 2007
 

Very pretty aromas of blackberry and dark chocolate, with hints of green leaf. Excellent nose. Medium- to full-bodied, with medium chewy tannins and a fresh finish. Medium sweet. Needs a little more grip on the palate and finish. A little disappointing.

Wine Spectator: (89-92)

Regular Price: $59.99 Sale Price: $46.2

Bottle Size: 375 ml

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Croft 2007
 

Very pretty aromas of blackberry and dark chocolate, with hints of green leaf. Excellent nose. Medium- to full-bodied, with medium chewy tannins and a fresh finish. Medium sweet. Needs a little more grip on the palate and finish. A little disappointing.

Wine Spectator: (89-92)

Regular Price: $239.99 Sale Price: $184.8

Bottle Size: 1.5 lts

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