The great age of this exceptional port is unmistakable even in the glass. At its core, a deep mahogany color fades through gentle amber tones to a narrow straw-yellow rim. Taylor's VVOP is the culmination of a wine aged for a long time in the cask, to which skillful blending lends the perfect polish and balance. With clockwork precision, countless notes and nuances intertwine harmoniously. On the nose, intense yet finely structured, with the delicate, ethereal aromas of a very, very old port. Notes of marzipan and sultanas, underpinned by caramel, dried figs, and freshly ground coffee, give the wine an opulent yet subtle plum pudding aroma, refreshed with fragrant notes of apricots and orange peel. Perfectly balanced on the palate, almost light, with lively acidity and enormous aromatic potential that unfolds in the finish in a seemingly endless, gentle stream of delicately spicy hints of vanilla, cedar, and cinnamon. Rarely do port wines retain this balance and finesse after so many years of barrel aging. Tasting Taylor's VVO is a precious and exquisite privilege.