Taylors Historical Limited Tawny Port The Globe
The nose, rich and mature, opens with inviting aromas of coffee, butterscotch, and dried fruit, complemented by hints of plum and
Description
A deep, reddish-brown core is framed by a slender brick-red rim. The nose, rich and mature, opens with inviting aromas of coffee, butterscotch, and dried fruit, complemented by hints of plum and raisin. Surrounding this sumptuous heart are delicate layers of spice, wood, and nuttiness, as well as subtle floral notes, offering the wine a refined, intricate, and alluring complexity. On the palate, it is full-bodied and dense, with a smooth, velvety texture. The flavours of indulgent toffee and preserved fruit linger, leading to a long, warming finish. This wine is a stunning representation of the traditional craft of cask ageing and blending, with each element harmoniously integrated to enhance both aroma and flavour.
This bottle was inspired by the ‘shaft and globe’ shape of early English wine bottles. These spherical bottles were prevalent in the mid-17th century and were mouth-blown rather than made in moulds.
By this time, English bottles were made using coal fuel, which generated higher temperatures than earlier wood-burning furnaces. This produced stronger bottles with thicker sides, which could be used for storage as well as simply as serving vessels. In the second half of the 17th century, the ‘shaft and globe’ bottle gradually evolved into the ‘onion’ bottle, in use around the time of Taylor’s foundation in 1692, whose neck was shorter and body more squat in shape.
Details
Country, Portugal
Region, Douro
Grape,
BREAK;
Style, Fortified
ABV %,
Vintage,
Biodynamic,
Low Sulphur,
Low Intervention & Natural,
Organic,
Vegan,
Food pairing, The Globe is a superb dessert wine, pairing beautifully with the flavours of almonds, berries, or dark chocolate. It also complements rich, blue veined cheeses wonderfully. Ideal at the conclusion of a meal, it serves as the perfect finale to a delightful evening, whether enjoyed on its own or alongside a plate of walnuts or roasted almonds
Ratings & Awards,
The Vineyard
Delivery
UK Mainland
- UK Mainland Delivery is £8.95. For orders over £125 delivery is free.
- 1 Bottle Delivery is £5.95.
- Saturday delivery is available to UK Mainland only: £25.00 (please contact us to arrange).
Local Delivery SA1 - SA7 Postcodes
- Free delivery is available to all those in SA1-SA7 postcodes of orders over £40.
- For orders under £40 local delivery is £8.95.
- Deliveries will typically be on a Next Day Service but longer if items are out of stock.
Non-UK Mainland
For non-Mainland UK delivery, prices are as follows:
- Isle of Man - £15.95
- Highlands and Islands of Scotland - £14.95
- Northern Ireland - £12.95
- Jersey and Guernsey - £24.95
- Isle of Wight - £8.95
Republic of Ireland (Southern Ireland) - We are unable to deliver to the Republic of Ireland without making prior enquiries. Apologies for any
inconvenience.
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