Love Is in the Glass: Why Our Customers Love Taylor Fladgate Port
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love is on everyone’s mind. So we decided to ask a simple question to the people who know Taylor Fladgate best —our most loyal customers: Why do you love our Port wines? More than 680 port lovers responded.
The answers came back quickly. And passionately. Sometimes with exclamation points. Often with heart, warmth, and a glass already poured.
“Love” — Said Early, Often, and Without Apology
If there’s one word our customers use more than any other, it’s love. Not in a polite, reserved way — but the kind of love that’s repeated, emphasized, and felt.
“Really, really love it.”
“Simply lovely.”
“Love them!!!!!”
This isn’t casual appreciation. For many, Taylor Fladgate Port is part of their life story — something they return to year after year, bottle after bottle, and share with the people they care about most.
More Than an After-Dinner Affair
While Port has long been associated with dessert, our customers are quick to point out that its charms go far beyond the end of the meal.
“I love port any time of the day, and any time of the year.”
“I cook with it, drink it cold, and always keep a bottle on hand.”
“I love making cocktails with White Port and Bin 27.”
Valentine’s Pick:
Taylor Fladgate White Port
Perfect for aperitifs, cocktails, or a Valentine’s toast to start the evening — light, fresh, and unexpectedly romantic.
Rich, Warm, Lingering — Just Like a Good Love Story
When customers talk about flavor, the descriptions are almost poetic: smooth, rich, warm, complex, juicy, long finish.
One longtime devotee sums it up perfectly:
“Balanced, full of character, great mouthfeel — and a finish that stays with you.”
Valentine’s Pick:
Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Old Tawny
A favorite for cozy winter evenings — nutty, elegant, and deeply comforting. Ideal for sharing fireside or with dark chocolate.
A Wine Meant to Be Shared
What truly stands out is how often customers talk about sharing Port. They pour it for friends. They introduce newcomers to the category. They bring it out at the end of a great meal — or the beginning of a great conversation.
“All of my friends love port.”
“I always want to share it.”
“My friends look forward to it every time.”
Valentine’s Pick:
Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage (LBV)
Approachable, expressive, and perfect for sharing — whether you’re introducing someone to Port or celebrating together.
For Those Who Love Depth, History, and Occasion.
Some of our most passionate customers speak about Port as an experience — the history, the Douro Valley, the craft, and the anticipation of opening a special bottle.
“The whole experience is fantastic — the land, the history, the wine.”
“Mature Port is so complex, with layers of aroma and flavor.”
Valentine’s Pick:
Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port
For marking a moment that matters. Rich, age-worthy, and unforgettable — the ultimate expression of love in a bottle.
The Perfect Valentine’s Gift (For Any Wine Lover)
Which brings us to the question at the heart of the season: What better Valentine’s gift could there be for a wine lover than a bottle of Taylor Fladgate Port?
Romantic, timeless, and meant to be shared, Port is a gift that says slow down, savor this moment, and enjoy it together. And with so many styles to choose from— from bright and playful to deep and contemplative — there’s a Taylor Fladgate Port for every kind of love story.
Explore our full range of Port wines and find the perfect Valentine’s gift.
This Valentine’s Day, skip the predictable and give something that lasts longer than flowers — a bottle filled with history, craftsmanship, and love in every glass.
Cheers to love,
Taylor Fladgate