2017 Croft

[jdaw1]

We drank Croft. We drank Croft, at the Boot & Flogger, on Tuesday 7th November 2023.

• Review of evening as a whole;
• Tasting notes:
  • 1927 Croft;
  • 1935 Croft;
  • 1945 Croft;
  • 1950 Croft;
  • 1955 Croft;
  • 1960 Croft;
  • 1963 Croft;
  • 1966 Croft;
  • 1970 Croft;
  • 1975 Croft;
  • 1977 Croft;
  • 1991 Croft;
  • 1994 Croft;
  • 2000 Croft;
  • 2003 Croft;
  • 2011 Croft;
  • 2017 Croft;
• Placemats, and the food order;
• Planning and arrangements.

[jdaw1]

I expect that David G.’s possible ’17 won’t arrive in time, so it has been removed from the placemats.

I can only apologise to David Guimaraens for this dastardly and wicked slur upon his splendid character and his skills of organisation. Barely had I posted these foolish words, a mere one sunrise later, when, by the postman, they were proved to be utterly wrong, with no basis in truth or fact. Written in haste; regretted at leisure. I am sorry.†

The placemats have been updated.

† Ed: is this enough?

[jdaw1]

Opened 20:00 the day before, Monday 6th November 2023.

[flash_uk]

95% opacity. No further note, and no points given.

[winesecretary]

Almost completely opaque, red rim. Muted nose of esteva. Bit of heat with swirling. Marvellous red fruited palate. Already balanced. Three points from me.