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Croft Vintage 1975
HED56334
75 cl
20.3%
£80.00
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Croft Vintage 1975 is a Port wine produced by the esteemed Croft Port house, which was established in 1588 and is one of the oldest Port producers in Portugal. This Port has had time to mature and develop, displaying flavours and aromas of dried fruits, such as raisins, prunes and figs, along with notes of spices, caramel and nuts. As the wine has aged, the tannins have softened, and it has developed a smooth and elegant mouthfeel. Decanting is recommended to separate the wine from any sediment and to let it breathe, enhancing its complex aromas and flavours.
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The 1975 Croft Vintage Port is pale tawny in colour. The nose is fully mature, rather one-dimensional with touches of wild strawberry, honey and cigar box. It is certainly missing some vigour. The palate is medium-bodied, well balanced but lacking sophistication and depth. A touch of white pepper, raisin and cherry towards the finish, this is actually better than I anticipated but certainly a step down from the better Ports of the previous decade. Drink now. Tasted in the Factory House in Porto for Taylor's - The Story of a Classic Port House book. Neal Martin1st June 2018
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