The Mallet

1988

The 1988 vintage was preceded by a dry winter and an unusually wet spring. The heavy rainfall affected the berry-set in many areas of the Douro, producing a relatively limited yield.  However, the critical ripening months of July and August were warm and dry and the crop, although small, was in extremely good condition when picking...

1998

The 1998 growing season started extremely wet. A wet winter was followed by a cold spring. With May came a burst of warmth, records showing a 40cm shoot growth over the weekend of 8-11 May.  Although the start to the season was slow the conditions led to a good recovery of the canopies resulting in healthy and vigorous canopies which...

2011

The winter preceding the 2011 harvest was wetter and colder than the 30-year average. Budburst occurred as usual mid March and warm weather and rainfall in April produced vigorous growth. At the beginning of May dry conditions set in and there was little rainfall in eastern areas of the Douro until late August.  However the vines were able...

1975 Single Harvest

Taylor Fladgate is proud to introduce the 1975 Single Harvest Port, the latest addition to our prestigious collection of 50 Year Old Single Harvest Ports. Aged in seasoned oak casks for five decades, this limited edition release embodies Taylor’s commitment to excellence, tradition and craftsmanship.  Matured in Taylor...

Select Reserve

Taylor Fladgate Select Reserve Port is blended from carefully selected young red wines produced in the Baixo Corgo and Cima Corgo areas of the upper Douro Valley, chosen for their depth of colour, intense fruit and full, firm palate. These Port wines are matured for about two years in oak vats, where they soften and develop without...