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LOT 488

Lot 488

TAYLOR (FLADGATE) PORTO VINTAGE 1997 (1 MAG.) WA 96
TAYLOR (FLADGATE) PORTO VINTAGE 1997 (1) WA 96
TAYLOR (FLADGATE) PORTO VINTAGE 2000 (2)
TAYLOR (FLADGATE) PORTO VINTAGE 2003 (2)

TAYLOR (FLADGATE) PORTO VINTAGE 1997 (1 MAG.) WA 96 TAYLOR (FLADGATE) PORTO VINTAGE 1997 (1) WA 96 TAYLOR (FLADGATE) PORTO VINTAGE 2000 (2) TAYLOR (FLADGATE) PORTO VINTAGE 2003 (2)
Lot 488 Details
TAYLOR (FLADGATE) PORTO VINTAGE 1997 (1 mag.)

Douro, Portugal.
marked label.

Saturated black/purple-colored, with stunning aromatics of blueberries, blackberries, licorice, and iron, this spectacular vintage port is one of the stars of the vintage. Extremely full-bodied, with silky tannin, spectacular concentration and purity, multiple flavor levels, and an evolved, forward personality, this is an exquisite yet precocious 1997 vintage port. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2030. December 1999 WA 96

TAYLOR (FLADGATE) PORTO VINTAGE 1997 (1)

Douro, Portugal.
scraped & marked label.

Saturated black/purple-colored, with stunning aromatics of blueberries, blackberries, licorice, and iron, this spectacular vintage port is one of the stars of the vintage. Extremely full-bodied, with silky tannin, spectacular concentration and purity, multiple flavor levels, and an evolved, forward personality, this is an exquisite yet precocious 1997 vintage port. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2030. December 1999 WA 96

TAYLOR (FLADGATE) PORTO VINTAGE 2000 (2)

Douro, Portugal.
2 x scraped labels.

TAYLOR (FLADGATE) PORTO VINTAGE 2003 (2)

Douro, Portugal.
2 x scraped & marked labels.

5 bts. & 1 mag.    per lot $600 - $800

Realised: $912
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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