1994 Croft Vintage Port

[Lamont Huxley]

Deep burgundy color with just a hint of maturity beginning to show on the rim. It took several hours in the decanter before the nose opened up, though it still seems to be holding something back. It shows notes of smokey prune, raspberry jam, and tobacco. The palate is generous, delivering layers of sweet dark fruit - blueberry, blackberry, and raisin come across and just keep on going - smooth, ripe and rich, it builds into a long spicy finish. A delicious vintage port at this stage, but this one should definitely get even more impressive as it fleshes out over the next several decades. 93pts, Tasted 2/08

[Roy Hersh]

Just wondering if you've ever had the 1991 Croft and if so, which do you prefer more the 1991 or 1994?

[Lamont Huxley]

I had the Croft 91 only once years ago and I unfortunately didn't write my impressions down. I do remember it being very good although I don't remember enough to compare it to the 94.

[Andy Velebil]

Just wondering if you've ever had the 1991 Croft and if so, which do you prefer more the 1991 or 1994?

I was going to also ask if you've had the 1991. If it's been that long, do try to find another bottle and give it a go. Croft did a great job in 1991 and it was probably the best Croft until the 2003 came along.