1970 Croft

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1970 Croft

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Cr70, red, 40% opaque. Nose red sweetness, some strawberry. Taste of red cherry, full and sweet, with a hint of white pepper. Long lovely aftertaste.
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Nondescript nose.

To taste...predictably i found seville oranges. but also with more of a menthol streak than i've experienced on previous bottles (though soft, rather than hard edged).

Overall a bit soft for my liking, slightly empty finish. Perhaps i was in an overly-critical mood, but feels like this should deliver more. Not that i'm turning my nose up at it!!

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Re: 1970 Croft

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Burnished red core, 40% opaque. Nose full of bruised plums. Gentle on the palate, with a nice balance but the tannins are still noticeable. Lighter bodied, but with a good complexity on the mid-palate and finish. Tasty and flavoursome, with a slight heat on the aftertaste before a lingering and gentle finish. Soft and elegant - but a very sweet port. 84/100.
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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