Taylor's 2017 is a classic Vintage Port. PortDB estimates it is ready to drink from 2039, with its prime lasting through 2084 and decline expected from 2119. The estimate uses the structured house style and this wine’s classic quality tier.
Drinking window
Ready to drink from 2039 · prime to 2084 · declining from 2119
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The model suggests opening this wine from 22 years after harvest, with a prime lasting another 45 years. It may still drink well after that, with decline expected around 102 years after harvest.
About the wine
The second of two consecutive declarations, after 2016; concentrated, with the structure for long ageing.
SourceTaylor's official Classic Vintage years list
The quality tier reflects critic consensus and our editorial judgement. Drinking windows are estimates; storage and bottle condition affect how a wine ages.
2017 in context
PortDB records 10 wines from 2017, including general Vintage Ports from 7 recorded houses. Compare the other 2017 wines in our guide below. Each link opens a wine profile or its entry on the vintage page.
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