2022 Taylor's Sentinel Vintage Port Introduced

[Andy Velebil]

Since it's a new product, it deserves it's own thread. If you missed it, TFP has released this blend of four Quinta's. My understanding is it will be priced about the same as Taylor's Vargellas and Fonseca Guimaraens VP's.

Taylor’s Port is proud to announce the release of its new Taylor’s Sentinels Vintage Port, a unique blend crafted from wines produced on Taylor’s historic properties in and around the Pinhão Valley. This central region of the Douro Valley is one of the most historically significant areas for Port wine, recognized as the source of the finest Ports since the inception of the Port trade.

The four estates—Terra Feita, Junco, Casa Nova, and Eira Velha—are all located within the original 1756 demarcation and were awarded Feitoria status, the highest classification for Port vineyards...

https://www.taylor.pt/en/news/taylors-u ... -port-2022
Press release link

[Eric Ifune]

I asked Adrian about this at the Yeatman. He said it was to be positioned below Vargellas but ahead of Terra Feita in the hierarchy. I mentioned it could be confusing since it's not really a single quinta but he felt it had good market potential being superior to Terra Feita. I'd like to taste it to see if I agree since I'm a big fan of Vargellas, but not really of Terra Feita.

[Eric Menchen]

I asked Adrian about this at the Yeatman. He said it was to be positioned below Vargellas but ahead of Terra Feita in the hierarchy. ... I'm a big fan of Vargellas, but not really of Terra Feita.

I've had many great Vargellas, but can't recall tasting a Terra Feita. Sounds like a theme for a tasting.

[Mike J. W.]

I asked Adrian about this at the Yeatman. He said it was to be positioned below Vargellas but ahead of Terra Feita in the hierarchy. ... I'm a big fan of Vargellas, but not really of Terra Feita.

I've had many great Vargellas, but can't recall tasting a Terra Feita. Sounds like a theme for a tasting.

I have never seen nor tasted a Terra Feita. And they're impossible to find in the US. If anyone has a stash though I'm up for a tasting as well.

[Glenn E.]

I asked Adrian about this at the Yeatman. He said it was to be positioned below Vargellas but ahead of Terra Feita in the hierarchy. ... I'm a big fan of Vargellas, but not really of Terra Feita.

I've had many great Vargellas, but can't recall tasting a Terra Feita. Sounds like a theme for a tasting.

I have never seen nor tasted a Terra Feita. And they're impossible to find in the US. If anyone has a stash though I'm up for a tasting as well.

I think I've only had it a couple of times... maybe two or three times? They're pretty uncommon, and as Eric reported they're not on the same level as Vargellas. (But to be fair, not many SQVPs are.)

[Glenn E.]

The four estates—Terra Feita, Junco, Casa Nova, and Eira Velha—are all located within the original 1756 demarcation and were awarded Feitoria status, the highest classification for Port vineyards...

Because I find it amusing...

Terra Feita == "earth made" or "made from the earth"
Junco == "reed"
Casa Nova == "new house"
Eira Velha == "old threshing floor"



(I did have to look up Junco and Eira, but the rest was within my current level of Portuguese.)

[Moses Botbol]

I have never seen nor tasted a Terra Feita. And they're impossible to find in the US. If anyone has a stash though I'm up for a tasting as well.

If you're ever in the metro west Boston area I will open a bottle of Terra Feita for you.

[Roy Hersh]

I will have a Sentinel bottle coming to me, but not in time for my USA visit.

[Mike J. W.]

I have never seen nor tasted a Terra Feita. And they're impossible to find in the US. If anyone has a stash though I'm up for a tasting as well.

If you're ever in the metro west Boston area I will open a bottle of Terra Feita for you.

I'll definitely keep that in mind. Thanks Moses.