Some of the usual suspects gathered at the White Horse in Newport, Essex for the traditional Port Forum Christmas gathering to which were brought the traditional ‘Unknown shippers and their peculiar friends’. Delights of the evening included the very fine fillet steaks, the sparkling company of Jo (pub manager), Mel (on duty for the evening) and Jane the chef.
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1935 Croft
- Alex Bridgeman
- Fonseca 1963
- Posts: 12828
- Joined: 13:41 Mon 25 Jun 2007
- Location: Berkshire, UK
Re: 1935 Croft
Deep brick red, 90% opaque. Very smelly, consistent with having been affected by weevils — which had clearly been munching on the cork. Unpleasant and off-putting smell. Empty and hollow entry; the unpleasant taint is less on the palate, but the palate shows virtually nothing. 21-Dec-17. Decanted 1 hour.
Top Ports in 2019: Niepoort VV (1960s bottling) and Quinta do Noval Nacional 2017
Top Ports in 2020 (so far): Croft 1945 and Niepoort VV (1960s bottling)
Top Ports in 2020 (so far): Croft 1945 and Niepoort VV (1960s bottling)
Re: 1935 Croft
Nose of roasted nuts, oxidised on the palate.
Re: 1935 Croft
Severely faulty; smelled terrible.
rating: NR (faulty)
rating: NR (faulty)