CROFT 1945

Croft 1945

u. 5bn, 1hs, 2 with signs of seepage, 'Croft Vintage Port 1945' printed on slightly soiled, plain paper labels, several slightly stained, Croft metal capsules without vintage, 1 bottle chalked with vintage, Croft wooden case stamped '1945 JMC', photograph of all 12 bottles and owc available on request

Rich red cherries on the nose. So rich and alcoholic. Extraordinary fruit. Total velvet. The greatest Croft ever made. Voluptuous. So sweet one tends to think it is Graham, but it is its own "man" and a truly stunning Port. Another bottle had a lightish brown appearance. Very fruity, smoky bouquet - very Croft. Lovely sweet prunes and glorious walnuts. One senses the power behind it. On the palate, it starts on a fruity note and then the power, backbone and structure hit you. Long and lingering.  Strength and elegance - a great achievement. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

12 bts (owc)

LYING IN GREENFORD, MIDDLESEX

✝ Offered Duty Paid, VAT on Hammer

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