1966 Croft

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Cockburn 1851
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1966 Croft

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On Tuesday 8th November 2011, in The Steak Exchange EC2A 2EH, friends gathered to note the return to London of jdaw1, and the recent birth of his second daughter. The theme was ‟Port With Star Quality”, with appropriately themed placemats.

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Cr66, from DRT: dark, 60% oapque. Light weight port, sweet, with lots of heat on the tip of the tongue. Maybe mid-weight, with good length. Fine port.
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Modest colour, 50% opaque. Spicy juniper and blackthorn on the nose, slightly subdued. Silky entry, mouth filling and very tasty. Full of fruit with a great palate presence. Rich flavours, still youthful. Big aftertaste and a tremendous finish. A very impressive port, really delicious. 93/100.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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