1983 Croft Roeda

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1983 Croft Quinta da Roeda

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The Bunghole hosted us a second time within a week, this time for vertical of Croft, in the presence of Amanda of Mentzendorff. Links:
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CR83: only the briefest of notes taken. Red, 50% opaque. Mid-weight, heat mid palate.
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Re: 1983 Croft Quinta da Roeda

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Nice nose - sweet entry. Excellent drinking port - not big, just very good port.
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Re: 1983 Croft Quinta da Roeda

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Mid red colour; 30% opaque. Orange and fresh basil on the nose. Medium bodied, sweet and fruity. Perhaps a little too acidic, but with generous levels of fruit. Dry and slightly woody tone to the finish. Sweetness dominates the finish. Slightly unbalanced, but still attractive. 84/100.
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