

CROFT Late Bottle Vintage Port 2016
- SKU:
- 4119097
- UPC:
- 2310061226195
94 points “(...) I love the personality imbued into this Croft, a Vintage Port that seems to be wearing its heart on its sleeve. Excellent.” - Neal Martin, Vinous 2018
The Late Bottle Vintage 2016 has been crafted from some of the best full-bodied red Ports produced in the 2016 harvest. The wines have been aged in wood and then blended after six years, ensuring a wine that is harmonious and balanced and that there is a continuity of style from previous Croft LBVs. The deep purple hued Port with a burgundy red rim sings with vibrance, freshness and purity. Notes of dark plum, wild strawberry and Chelan cherry alongside hints of thyme and black pepper invite you in, before the palate is granted tarragon, rich red plum, strawberry and blackberry with a touch of cassis and rich coffee bean undertones. Subtle tannins create balance in this well integrated, fresh and generous wine. LBVs can be drunk as soon as they are bottled, so crack this elegant and aromatic expression open and serve with full flavoured cheese, chocolate-based desserts and festive fare or simply sip it after dinner next to the fireplace.
The Croft story begins unexpectedly in York. Henry Thomson began trading wine in the city in 1588. War with France caused the Thompsons to refocus their business on Portugal and the family later married into the Croft’s family a century later giving birth to Croft Port as we know it today. The family-run business owns immaculate terraced vineyards throughout the region including Quinta da Roêda – one of the Douro Valley’s star vineyards. Their approach a juxtaposition of tradition and innovation; still employing foot stomping in the winery but also being first to create a rosé Port.
SKU No.: 4119097
Style No.: 975728
Region: Douro
Grapes: Touriga Nacional,Touriga Franca,Tinta Roriz
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 19.5%
Volume: 750ml
Allergens: Sulphites