The Story Taylors is one of the oldest of the founding Port houses. The history of the firm is in many ways the history of the Port trade itself. Since its foundation in 1692, the company has remained independent. Now well into its fourth century, it has thrived and prospered, establishing itself as one of the worlds most respected historic wine houses. This has been achieved through the perseverance, pioneering spirit and continuity of purpose of successive generations of family involvement.

David Guimaraens - Technical Director & Head Winemaker

Since 1991 David has played a leading role in the production of the groups wines and in the development of its wineries and vineyards. As Technical Director and head wine maker of The Fladgate Partnership he is responsible for the groups extensive wine inventories. David also leads the team responsible for wine making in the groups wineries and on the Taylor Fladgate, Fonseca and Croft estates. After completing his schooling in Portugal and England, David spent time gaining hands-on wine making experience in Australia, California and Oregon before undertaking formal education in nology at Roseworthy Agricultural College in South Australia. After graduating he remained in Australia to gain additional experience before returning to Portugal in 1990 to join the Taylor Fladgate and Fonseca wine making teams.