2022 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations: Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 2022 wine page. Read on for our summary of the 2022 vintage, our top recommendations and region reports. Scroll down to see all of our wines currently available. If you cannot find what you are looking for please call us on 01425 837177 or Contact Us. We would love to help you with your wine choice!
Overall, the 2022 vintage looks set to be good for both the Old and the New Worlds, despite some wacky weather conditions. Although more time is needed to make an accurate assessment, as the vintage is still so fresh, there are likely to be some fantastic wines to emerge.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
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Portugal: The 2022 Port harvest can best be sumarised as producing small quantities of excellent Ports produced under some of the most challenging conditions ever recorded. Rainfall in the Douro was recorded as being 70% down on average between November 2021 and August 2022. Dry soils were exacerbated by higher-than-average temperatures. In July the Douro experienced the hottest temperature ever recorded in Portugal an astonishing 47C in Pinhao. The impact on the vines was significant and the bunches and berries were smaller than usual but despite this the vines produced grapes whose phenolic ripeness was advanced, and the thin skins of the Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca suggested we could produce wines with good structure.
Harvesting began in late August, which for many producers was the eariest harvest ever. The outlook changed in the first week of September when average daytime temperatures dropped which allowed maturations to progress more evenly and gradually. A short spell of rain interrupted the harvest but those producers who managed the picking well produced some excellent wines.
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Taylor Fladgate, 2022
Taylor Fladgate Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port
The 2022 Taylor’s Quinta de Vargellas is a single-quinta vintage port that reflects the heritage and expertise of one of the oldest and most respected port houses, Taylor’s. Quinta de Vargellas, located in the Douro Valley of Portugal, is celebrated for its unique terroir and microclimate, which consistently produce exceptional grapes. A vintage port from this estate is a hallmark of quality and distinction, showcasing the house’s commitment to excellence.
The 2022 Vintage
The 2022 vintage emerged from a challenging but ultimately rewarding growing season. The year was characterized by hot and dry conditions, with very little rainfall throughout the crucial summer months. …
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Price: £38.95
Stock: 79 in Stock
Taylor Fladgate, 2022
Taylor Fladgate Sentinels Vintage Port
The 2022 Taylor's Sentinels Vintage Port is a distinguished addition to Taylor's esteemed portfolio, crafted from a meticulous selection of wines produced on their historic estates in the Pinhão Valley. This region, central to the Douro Valley, has long been recognized for yielding some of the finest Ports since the inception of the trade. The Sentinels blend harmoniously combines wines from four notable estates: Terra Feita, Junco, Casa Nova, and Eira Velha. Each estate contributes unique characteristics, resulting in a wine that embodies the rich heritage and exceptional terroir of the area. …
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Price: £38.95
Stock: 82 in Stock