Croft, Vintage Port 2003 California More substance and serious punch

More substance and serious punch than the Crozes and St Joseph wines from the Dard Ribo duo

A marvellous blend of fruit from Narvaux

showing forest fruits and freshly picked blackberries on the palate in the form of a creamy

and their vines were planted by his father and grandfather just after World War II

so I wondered how it would turn out in the torrid summer of 2018

Croft, Vintage Port 2003 California More substance and serious punch96 James Suckling Chocolate, walnut and ripe berry aromas, with some figs and plums showing the heat of the vintage. Full bodied and very sweet with dried fruits and a softness and lusciousness. Shows the unique character of base of the blend, Quinta do Roeda. Drinking beautifully now but can improve with age. Just starting to open. 02 2023