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Croft 2003

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Tasting Notes

Gorgeous aromas of blueberries and dried flowers follow through to a sweet, full-bodied palate. Velvety and round, with lovely fruit. Long finish. Best after 2015. 6,500 cases made.

Score: 96

James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2015+ 30 April 2006

Bright, saturated ruby. Brooding aromas of bitter cherry, violet and licorice, lifted by a resiny nuance. Then densely packed, concentrated and fresh, with rich, fleshy flavors of kirsch and dark chocolate. Finishes with big, broad, thoroughly ripe tannins and very good lingering black cherry fruit. This is surprisingly easy to taste today but should age well on its ripe tannins and sheer balance.

Score: 90

Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 January 2006

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.

Score: 93

Pierre Rovani, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2020-2045 01 October 2005

Purplish crimson. Tarry nose. Very fresh impact on the front palate - very sweet and gorgeous. Where are the tannins? Answer: only on the very end of the palate, and then they are very fine. This is nice wine, I’m just not sure it’ll last that long. Clean and refreshing. The Fladgate Partnership’s new acquisition and the first time Croft has been foot trodden for 40 years.

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com 18 August 2005