1970 Croft Vintage Port
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Pale-mid brick. Dried fig, cooked citrus and dried strawberry, with a delicate, floral overtone. Bright, fresh palate, with more dried strawberry and a floral finish. Elegant and coherent, even if not the longest. (TJ)
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The 1970 Croft Vintage Port has a russet core. The nose is detailed and focused with an attractive bouquet of cooked meats, mulberry, spice and leather. It is light and feminine, although it never really develops the nuance that I was hoping for in the glass. The palate is vigorous and not quite as elegant as the 1966: a little more alcoholic and unrefined, the finish more linear with liquorice, burnt toffee and raisin. Moderate length. It is a vintage that should be consumed in the near future. Tasted in the Factory House in Porto for "Taylor's - The Story of a Classic Port House" book.
Still firm ruby and lots of fruit and interest. So full of life I wondered when served it blind whether it was as old as the seventies. Croft were at their peak then under Robin Reid and it shows in this vigorous wine. It would have tasted even better in glasses bigger than the Buckingham Palace port glasses, handsomely engraved though they are! (JR)
Quite deep foxy ruby. Some nutty savouriness, almost cheesiness on the nose. Impressive amount of fruit still on the palate, and with this wine too there is a tannic presence. Attractive note of violets on the back palate. Lots of interest here and no lack of vigour. (JR)