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2003 Croft Vintage Port
ColorRuby Red
BodyFull
RegionPortugal
Rating93WA 95-100WS
Food PairingSweets, Cigars, Chocolate
PortCroft
Regular Price$80.00
Case discount price$72.00 - You Save 10%
AvailabilityUsually ships the next business day.
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Oporto, Portugal

Croft 2003 Vintage Port is a winner from the great newly released 2003 vintage. Its ratings from the experts are 93 from Wine Advocate and 95-100 from Wine Spectator. Excerpts of their reviews are reported below.

Pierre Rovani in Wine Advocate: "The 2003 Croft Vintage Port reveals an opaque, black-colored core with notes of dark ruby on the rim. Its gorgeously creamy, profound nose displays sweet dark cherries, black plums, pepper, raisin jam, and blueberries. Thick, satin-textured, and immensely rich, this opulent yet elegant wine is engagingly warm, concentrated, and harmonious. Copious quantities of plums, black cherries, jammy blackberries and spices are found throughout its personality as well as in its prolonged, spirit-tinged, finish. Projected maturity: 2020-2045."

James Suckling in Wine Spectator: "This is incredible on the nose and palate. It shows masses of wild black fruits with an almost exotic undertone. Full-bodied, medium-sweet and supervelvety. It goes on and on. No doubt one of the best of the vintage. Great Croft here; its single quinta Roeda must have delivered in 2003. This could be the best Port from here since 1945. Score range: 95-100 (JS)"

The origins of the Port trade can be traced back to the 17th century, when the wars with France deprived the British and the Dutch of French wines and they were forced to find a new supply. The first recorded shipment of Vinho do Porto (Port) was in 1678, and this is when the House of Croft, as we know it today, was first established in Oporto.

Supplies are limited in this stellar vintage, so please order early!



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