REGION | Portugal, Douro, Porto |
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VARIETAL | Blend |
TYPE | Port Vintage Wine, Port Wine, Red Wine, Dessert / Fortified |
SIZE | 750ml |
ABV | 20.0% |
List price: | $139.99 |
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Sale price: | $79.99 |
You save: | $60.00 (43%) |
Notes | |||
"Dense inky core fading to a magenta rim. A seductive Croft nose, ripe and voluptuous but with the depth and density characteristic of the 2017 vintage. As usual, plump, juicy blackcurrant, black cherry and raspberry form the backdrop. However, the nose is soon drawn into a vortex of heady, complex aroma in which resiny scents of eucalyptus and gumcistus blend with pungent notes of sage and mint, fresh hints of grapefruit and a mellow spiciness. On the palate, firm, sinewy tannins are wrapped in a thick envelope of dense, velvety texture. As is often the case, this is one of the most exotic and beguiling wines of the vintage. However, it is also a weighty wine, dense and deeply coloured, with the concentration and stamina to ensure a long life in bottle. One of the finest Croft Vintages of recent years." —winemaker |
Critical Acclaim | |||
"Blueberry, blackberry and dried violets on then nose that follow through to a full body, firm and chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. This shows grip and some green, wet earth undertones on the finish. Stuctured. Try in 2026." —JamesSuckling.com |
Attributes | Meat | Cheese | Other |
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Port Wine | Stilton, Roquefort, Gorgonzola or Beenleigh Blue | chocolate |