2005 Croft Quinta Da Roeda

Croft
A Sweet Red Port wine from
Douro, Portugal
Source Reviewer Rating Maturity Cost
Neal Martin's Wine Journal
Aug 2007
Neal Martin (94) Drink 2015 - 2035 $24-$55
This usually forms the backbone of Croft. At first it appears to have less vigour and complexity than the Vargellas 2005 but do not be fooled, it blossoms in the glass with develops an entrancing bouquet of black cherries, violets, rose petals, blood orange and garrigues. That garrigues quality infuses the palate, which is full-bodied and muscular, quite firm tannins with layers of black fruits and a touch of book orange waving au revoir on the finish. A superb Roeda. Drinking 2015-2035. Tasted July 2007.