Croft Vintage Port - 2011 (375ml) Size:375ml licorice and a touch of

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Both are 35-40 year wines for those with cold cellars and youthful genes

and its terrific balancing acidity cuts through the sweetness

I really appreciate the fresh lime character push in the finish

and outstanding ripeness and concentration

Croft Vintage Port - 2011 (375ml) Size:375ml licorice and a touch ofThe 2011 Croft is initially taciturn on the nose, even after allowing it 20 minutes in my glass. A light swirling immediately awakens the aromatics to offer blackberry, Seville orange marmalade, blueberries and dried fig complex and quite compelling. There is real mineralite within this bouquet that, returning after 30 minutes, offers alluring ocean spray scents rolling in off the ocean. The palate is medium bodied with a velvety smooth opening that