NV Taylor Fladgate First Estate Reserve Ruby Port

[Richard Henderson]

I opened a bottle of the Taylor First Estate NV just as a comparison to the 2000LBV. It does have more fruit and body and backbone than the last bottle of the Taylor 2000 LBV , however, I have kept it in the cellar under the cooling unit at about 56 degrees Farenheit. I have tried it a few days in a row and it is great every time.
I am developing the opinion that 55-60 F degrees is the best temp to drink these ports

I do plan to open another Taylor 2000 LBV for a comparison next week to see why the last bottle wasn't as good as the one before that, i.e. bottle variation?

I am still of the opinion that these are not supposed to be 95 + wines and that they represent good value.

Maybe it is time for someone to step up and post a poll or declare the next virtual tasting for June.

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