It marks the culmination of another intense and beautiful growing season, one shaped by the rhythm of nature and guided by the steady hands of those who have tended these vines for generations.

At Taylor’s, the harvest is more than a chapter in the winemaking calendar — it is the heart of our year. In the steep, schist-rich slopes of the Douro, where every grape must be picked by hand and carried with care, the act of harvest is both a tradition and a testament. It is here that the story of our Port begins, with fruit ripened by fierce summer heat and cooled by the valley’s night breezes, gathered at the precise moment when flavour, sugar and acidity find their perfect balance.

From our historic estates, such as the renowned Quinta de Vargellas, this year’s harvest has delivered fruit of exceptional quality. As the last bunches are picked and the final lagares are trodden, the valley quietens and the transformation begins. The musts ferment, the colour deepens and the alchemy of Port
takes root.

It is a moment of reflection and anticipation — the end of a demanding season and the quiet beginning of something timeless. At Taylor’s, we know that great Port is born not only of climate and terroir, but of commitment, patience and an enduring respect for the land.