Mouth watering post!
Ovos moles (“Soft eggs”) are a local delicacy from Aveiro (Portugal) made of egg yolks and sugar. They have been a favorite dessert of the Portuguese for centuries. The tradition of manufacturing the product, which originated in convents, was maintained by ladies who had been educated in convents and who passed the secret from generation to generation.
A unique treat that pairs wonderfully with a Taylor’s 20 Year. This pairing will be availabe from March 19th and all through Easter.
So, we hope that you have a happy (and sweet) Easter!
Note: European Commission has given “ovos moles” Protected Geographical Indication. This sweet of Aveiro has been the first Portuguese bakery/pastry product ever to win this label.
More info / Mais informação : www.dourovouga.com/wp/ * www.M1885.com
Searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift?
Here is a lovely idea to help make this day special for your sweetheart.
Between 11st and 19th February enjoy a special Port and chocolate pairing at our wine lodges (from €14,80).
But you can also yet your mother, father, sisters, brothers or friends know they are special this Valentine’s Day with our exclusive luxury box – limited edition including selection of Neuhaus’ chocolates and two half bottles of Taylor’s Ports. It will be a cherished treasure to anyone who receives it.
Domingos de contos nas caves Taylor’s
Vamos iniciar o ano de 2012 com uma iniciativa pioneira nas caves Taylor’s em Vila Nova de Gaia: os “Domingos de contos nas Caves Taylor´s. Era uma vez… contos para famílias”.
Coordenada pela narradora Clara Haddad a iniciativa vai, certamente, proporcionar às famílias uma manhã diferente no primeiro domingo de cada mês.
A primeira sessão de contos é já no dia 5 de Fevereiro.
Inscrições para ana.sofia@taylor.pt * tel. 22 374 2800
International Port Day!
The 27th January is International Port Day!
The inaugural event encourages the celebration of this truly unique wine that only comes from Portugal. Consumers from around the world are encouraged to participate in the celebration of this authentic wine and raise awareness about the need to protect the Port name.
To celebrate this day, Taylor’s visitors’ centre will organize a book raffle. This book tells the story of the people, the estates and the wines.
So, do not forget to visit us on International #PortDay and join the celebration!
More info http://www.wineorigins.com/
Olive oil tasting – Day 1
Between 28th of November and 11th of December, try our award-winning Olive Oil at our visitors’ centre.
We look foward to your visit!
Here follows some pics of day 1
Quinzena do Azeite – a não perder!
Taylor’s Vintage Port 2009
If you are a serious Port supporter be sure to visit us very soon! Taylor’s Vintage Port 2009 will be available next monday (Oct 17th).
The 2009 is the fourth declaration in a decade. In over three centuries of Taylor’s history, a sequence of great vintages like this has been very rare. 2009 has produced wines of massive scale, not unlike the iconic vintage ports of the early twentieth century. They are wines built to last.
Visit us and take advantage of our special price declaration offer valid untill December15th:
69,95€ (75cl with wooden box) * 37€ (37,5cl)
Also be sure to to taste this powerful 2009 Vintage: Tasting by-the-glass availabe at €6.
Press comments:
Steven Spurrier, Decanter August 2011 – “…superbly controlled spice and black cherry fruit, tight and elegant, fresh as well as rich, top potential 2019-2049.” 19.5 points
Luís Antunes, Revista de Vinhos, Julho 2011 – “Fruta azul, grafite, chocolate, folhas e flores, reservado no aroma, com tensão e complexidade. Seco e picante, texturado, com taninos firmes e gordos. Fruta azul, grafite, chocolate, folhas e flores, reservado no aroma, com tensão e complexidade. Seco e picante, texturado, com taninos firmes e gordos. Fresco, potente, num registo de elegância e contenção. Final interminável. “ Pontos 19
Jamie Goode, Wineanorak.com, May 2011 – “Intense, vivid nose is spicy and dense with lovely bright aromatics, as well as some violet florality. The palate is rich and bold with lots of sweetness. Generous, with smooth, intense fruit and firm yet fine-grained tannins. Massive fruit and lovely structure. Brilliant.” 95–97/100
Jancis Robinson, Purple Pages, May 2011 – “Blackish purple. This, unusually, had the headiness of Fonseca 2009 on the nose and seemed more luscious and velvety than the Quinta da Vargellas Vinha Velha on the palate. Very rich, round and thrilling. Dense and pure. A bit of a schoolmaster in terms of straight back and firm structure. Very long, firm and thrilling – surely a long term bet with additional early charm, presumably from the exceptionally hot, dry vintage. “Score 18. Drink 2035-70
Will Lyons, The Wall Street Journal, May 2011 – “Dark black/purple in the glass, the nose is an intense, opulent marriage of spice and dark fruit. On the palate there is real power and again more fruit giving way to a refreshing, long length.”
Richard Mayson, richardmayson.com, May 2011 – “Deep, dark opaque; lovely opulent aromas, refined, scented and very pretty (not often I say this about a wine), in its first bloom of youth; broad, sweet and rich with fine peppery tannins, quite powerful yet gentle at the same time with a lovely sinewy, firm finish. Complete. “Score 18
A match made in heaven?
Although Port is typically consumed as a dessert wine, there are some savory foods that go extremely well with it, one of which is cheese.
We believe that Port and cheese is a classic pairing which you shouldn’t miss!
So, next time you visit Taylor’s wine lodges pamper yourself with a match made in heaven:
CASTELO BRANCO VELHO DOP (is a name-protected DOP sheep milk cheese Portugal’s Beira Baixa region)
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As always, we would love to hear your feedback.
Also, let us hear about your favorite Port pairing.
Have you noticed how the Tourist Information Centres in Porto are even more beautiful?
Have you noticed how the Tourist Information Centres in Porto are even more beautiful?
Since last Monday the windows of the Tourist Information Centres have been dazzling tourists and residents.
The decor features picturesque images of rural life in the Douro region and also the harvest – which is about to start.
So, if you are in Porto do not forget to go to Rua Clube dos Fenianos, 25 where you can also get friendly help and advice on Porto and beyond.
Last but not least: we still do not have a date to start picking but stay tuned!
Sensational Strawberries & Taylor’s Port
For serious strawberry fans, what could be better than whole strawberries enrobed in creamy chocolate? Godiva’s Strawberry Treats combine particularly well with a slightly chilled Taylor’s aged Tawny.
Available in a Summer ballotin (2 pcs) milk chocolate enrobed strawberries, Godiva’s Strawberry Treats + Taylor’s 20 Year Old Tawny for €3,90
Summer exclusive only at Taylor’s Port wine lodges – Make this summer truly sensational!
