Taylor's 1977 is a legendary Vintage Port. PortDB estimates it is ready to drink from 1999, with its prime lasting through 2057 and decline expected from 2092. The estimate uses the structured house style and this wine’s legendary quality tier.
Drinking window
Ready to drink from 1999 · prime to 2057 · declining from 2092
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The model suggests opening this wine from 22 years after harvest, with a prime lasting another 58 years. It may still drink well after that, with decline expected around 115 years after harvest.
About the wine
A reference vintage for Taylor's, with firm structure and a record of exceptionally long ageing.
SourceTaylor's official Classic Vintage years list; trade consensus
The quality tier reflects critic consensus and our editorial judgement. Drinking windows are estimates; storage and bottle condition affect how a wine ages.
1977 in context
PortDB records 12 wines from 1977, including general Vintage Ports from 12 recorded houses. Compare the other 1977 wines in our guide below. Each link opens a wine profile or its entry on the vintage page.
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