1997 Croft Roeda

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Alex Bridgeman
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1997 Croft Quinta da Roeda vintage port

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Mid red, firm colour on the rim, 80% opaque. Herby fruit on the nose, still showing some redcurrant. Surprisingly youthful. Youthful vigour on entry, but rather lightweight. Soft fruit, soft tannins and a touch too much acidity - becoming very floral with plenty of air. Light but delightful with a spiciness on the late palate. Sweet blackcurrant aftertaste and a spicy juniper finish of good length. 85/100. Drunk 1 Dec 2011.

Part of the 2011 Berry Brother's Port Walkaround tasting that included Quinta de la Rosa White Port served with Fever Tree tonic and lemon, Berry's Crusted bottled 2004, Quinta de la Rosa 1997 colheita, Berry's William Pickering 20 year old tawny, 1997 Quinta de Roeda, 1997 Gould Campbell, 1997 Quarles Harris, 1997 Smith Woodhouse, 1997 Fonseca, 1997 Taylor, 1994 Vesuvio, 1994 Warre, 1994 Dow, 1994 Graham, 1985 Fonseca, 1985 Taylor, 1977 Dow, 1977 Smith Woodhouse (magnum), 1977 Taylor, 1970 Gould Campbell, 1970 Graham, 1963 Dow and 1963 Warre.
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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