Croft 1994 Vintage Port

Croft 1994 Vintage Port  

Drinking at it's peak now. The colour is deep with an opaque black/garnet core.  The nose has much more definition and vigour than the ’91 with sweet ripe black cherries, bilberry and violets. Very lifted and lively.  The palate is sweet, ripe and elegant with a lovely poise and tension, certainly the best Croft since the ’66. Very ripe tannins with black cherries, bilberry, cassis and a minerally quality coming through towards the finish. A return to form, a lovely Croft with a coquettish quality. 

Critics' Tasting Notes: 

 "The 1994 Croft exhibits an impressive dark ruby/purple colour, and a developed, forward, more evolved style than expected. It is moderately sweet, full-bodied, expansive, pure, and rich, but made in an up-front, flattering style. Although outstanding, it is not one of the superstars of the vintage. It will keep for twenty years."

90/100 points, Robert Parker, October 1996

"Loads of sweet coffee aromas on the nose. Liqueur raspberry and strawberry on the palate and rich, perfumed length. Combines tertiary mocha characters with primary fruit very effectively."

17/20 points, Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson.com, May 2018

Also awarded 96/100 points by Wine Spectator, 1997