I liked this at the outset of the tasting, putting it initially third behind the 83 and the 86. Pretty light and fruity in the mouth, like drinking a 22 year old blond cheerleader from Kansas. Not going to change the way you understand quantum mechanics, but still manages to entertain you, for at least a little while. In time, like the cheerleader, the lack of complexity wears on you a bit. 85
I also liked the Croft 1982. Had a subtle sweetness with red fruits. Silky texture and had a nice touch of secundary flavours/aromas I could not put words on. Light in colour, good mature Vintage Port for drinking now
"Sometimes too much to drink is barely enough" Mark Twain
Doesn't stop me from being right and the ref from being yet another example of horribly biased decision making intent on following his own agenda and interpretation of the rules rather than there to help the flow of the game. There were 12 other people sitting round the table and they know the truth of what went on. One day, one of them will write their memoirs and then all will be revealed.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
DRT wrote:In accordance with Rule 56b I am under no obligation to explain my decision and AHB has no right of appeal.
See what I mean? Rule 56b was deleted months ago because of its frequent and blatant abuse by egotistical referees. What happens? The ref ignores the fact that it's been deleted since he wants to use it.
Please relegate these last few posts to meaningless drivel - they are certainly NOT relevant to a Croft 1982 tasting note!
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.