Croft
At the heart of Croft's portfolio is their Vintage Port, a wine produced in exceptional years from carefully selected grapes. These Vintage Ports embody the essence of craftsmanship and aging potential, with intense flavours, aromatic complexity, and a remarkable ability to evolve and improve over time. Croft's Vintage Ports are sought after by collectors and connoisseurs alike, offering a truly exceptional drinking experience.
Another standout offering from Croft's is their Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port. Crafted from a single vintage and aged in oak casks, LBV Ports offer a harmonious balance of rich flavours, velvety textures, and vibrant fruitiness. Croft's LBV Ports are known for their accessibility and approachability, making them an ideal choice for those seeking a taste of the Douro Valley's finest.
In addition to their Vintage and LBV Ports, Croft's also produces exceptional Tawny Ports. These ports undergo extended aging in oak barrels, resulting in a rich amber hue and a remarkable array of flavours, ranging from dried fruits and nuts to delicate hints of spice. Croft's Tawny Ports offer a captivating drinking experience that showcases the art of blending and aging.
As an expert, you understand that Croft's is not the sole producer of outstanding port wines. Renowned names such as Taylor's, Graham's, Dow's, and Fonseca are synonymous with excellence in the world of ports. These esteemed houses boast rich histories, exceptional vineyard holdings, and a diverse range of ports that cater to the discerning palates of enthusiasts worldwide.
Embarking on a journey through the world of fine port wines allows you to immerse yourself in centuries-old traditions, exquisite flavours, and the artistry of the Douro Valley's winemakers. Each sip reveals a tapestry of flavours, from the opulent fruit to the complex nuances derived from oak aging.
Croft
Product Name | Region | Qty | Score | Price | |||||
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Porto | 1 | 94 (WA) | د.إ395.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (94)The 2018 Vintage Port Quinta da Roeda is a field blend aged for approximately 18 months in very large used wooden vats. It comes in with 104 grams of residual sugar. Ripe and expressive, this delicious single-quinta Porto also has fine concentration and some pop on the finish. Indeed, as this sits and airs out, it proves it has a real backbone. Two days later, it was pretty tight. This is more about fruit than structure, though, and this sexy, nuanced and succulent Port is going to be hard to resist as it ages. Likely to be accessible on the younger side, it should still hold very well. I need to see a bit more to be fully convinced, but right now this seems like the steal and sleeper of the Fladgate Partnership trio this issue (the Fonseca and Taylor's being the others). For the moment—and young Ports do change notably as they age—this would be my favorite of the trio. The price references a full bottle, although this was tasted from a half bottle. |