Taylor’s launches first ever ‘Very Very Old White Port’
Taylor’s has officially released its ‘Very, Very Old White Port’ which has been made using wines aged for more than 80 years in oak casks.
The limited-edition release, known as VVOP White, is blended from historic white ports, with some components dating back to 1896. The sweet wine will be available in limited quantities through selected fine wine merchants worldwide, with a recommended retail price of £580.
The company said the wine is the result of generations of stewardship, with each generation of winemakers responsible for preserving the stocks before deciding whether they should eventually be bottled.
“This is much more than launching a new Port wine. It is the culmination of generations of knowledge, patience and dedication. Every bottle reflects our commitment to preserving our heritage while continuing to innovate for future generations.”, said Taylor’s managing director Adrian Bridge.
He added: “Leading a company with more than three centuries of history is both an honour and a responsibility. We are custodians of an extraordinary legacy. Our role is to respect the past while ensuring the House remains relevant and inspiring for generations to come.”
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Taylor’s, which traces its history back more than 300 years, has never released an aged white port of this kind before. The launch comes as demand for rare and historic white ports has grown among collectors and fine wine enthusiasts.
Head winemaker and master blender David Guimaraens said working with wines that had spent decades maturing in cask carried significant responsibility.
“When you’re working with Port wines that have been ageing for decades, you’re making decisions that honour the work of people who are no longer here,” he said. “Time has given this wine extraordinary depth while preserving remarkable elegance and freshness.”
The company said some of the wines in the blend originated from vineyards that no longer exist, having disappeared beneath the waters of the Douro following the construction of hydroelectric dams during the 20th Century.
To accompany the release, the producer has commissioned a crystal decanter made in partnership with Portuguese luxury glassmaker Vista Alegre. The wine will be presented in a redesigned case using certified materials selected for their sustainability credentials.
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