1955 Croft

[jdaw1]

On Thursday 6th April 2017 we gathered at The Boot & Flogger to taste 1955s, partly for the 55th birthday of James Maitland of Seckford Wines.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1955 Cockburn;
• 1955 Croft;
• 1955 Dow;
• 1955 Fonseca;
• 1955 Gonzalez Byass;
• 1955 Graham;
• 1955 Mackenzie;
• 1955 Quinta do Noval;
• 1955 Offley;
• 1955 Sandeman;
• 1955 Taylor;
• 1955 Warre;
• Placemats;
• Food order;
• Planning and arrangements.

[jdaw1]

Cr55. Pink-red, 40% opaque. Red cherries to the nose. Palate drying out. Red cherries remain. Though drying out, very very long.

[flash_uk]

30% opacity, mature red-brown, amber rim. Dusty cherries on the nose. Lovely smooth syrupy entry, sweetness and cherries. Lovely balance, very soft in the mouth.

[Alex Bridgeman]

A bottle brought by James Maitland from a case he had been given by his godfather as a christening present and stored carefully by him and his father since. This was James's penultimate bottle.

Bottled by Berry Brothers & Rudd. Brick red in colour, slightly darker than the Cockburn next to it. A wonderful nose of cinnamon infused Christmas cake - absolutely delightful. Rounded and thick in texture on the palate this has a perfect level of acidity to offset the concentrated orange oil that dominates the palate; air even brings hints of tannins into play! The aftertaste is fabulous with huge waves of bitter Seville orange marmalade cascading over the senses, slowly fading to a lingering bitter orange amd thickly textured finish. This is great, delicious port. 93/100. Drunk 06-Apr-17. Decanted 2 hours.