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1955 Croft
Posted: 11:00 Sat 01 Apr 2017
by jdaw1
On Thursday 6th April 2017 we gathered at
The Boot & Flogger to taste 1955s, partly for the 55th birthday of James Maitland of
Seckford Wines.
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Re: 1955 Croft
Posted: 20:35 Sun 09 Apr 2017
by jdaw1
Cr55. Pink-red, 40% opaque. Red cherries to the nose. Palate drying out. Red cherries remain. Though drying out, very very long.
Re: 1955 Croft
Posted: 15:13 Mon 10 Apr 2017
by flash_uk
30% opacity, mature red-brown, amber rim. Dusty cherries on the nose. Lovely smooth syrupy entry, sweetness and cherries. Lovely balance, very soft in the mouth.
Re: 1955 Croft
Posted: 15:20 Sun 22 Oct 2017
by Alex Bridgeman
A bottle brought by James Maitland from a case he had been given by his godfather as a christening present and stored carefully by him and his father since. This was James's penultimate bottle.
Bottled by Berry Brothers & Rudd. Brick red in colour, slightly darker than the Cockburn next to it. A wonderful nose of cinnamon infused Christmas cake - absolutely delightful. Rounded and thick in texture on the palate this has a perfect level of acidity to offset the concentrated orange oil that dominates the palate; air even brings hints of tannins into play! The aftertaste is fabulous with huge waves of bitter Seville orange marmalade cascading over the senses, slowly fading to a lingering bitter orange amd thickly textured finish. This is great, delicious port. 93/100. Drunk 06-Apr-17. Decanted 2 hours.