Croft 2000 Vintage Port
Fortified 20% ABV ABV CroftAbsolutely stunning
I've been getting into port over the last couple of years and this is easily the best I've tried so far. Everything just works together — the fruit, the warmth, the long finish. Bought a second bottle to lay down for a few more years. Can't wait to see how it develops.
Really solid vintage port
Had this at a friend's house after a roast and it was lovely. Rich dark plummy flavours, well balanced, nothing harsh about it. Would I spend £82 on a bottle myself? Probably not, but I'm glad I got to try it.
Incredible with cheese
Picked this up on a trip to Portugal actually. Poured it alongside a stilton and some dark chocolate after dinner and it was absolutely perfect. The fig and plum notes pair so well with strong cheese. Dangerously drinkable for 20%.
Good but bit pricey for me
Nice port, don't get me wrong. Lots of dried fruit flavour, smooth, warming. But at over £80 I expected to be completely blown away and I'd say it was more like quietly impressed? I've had ports at half the price that I enjoyed nearly as much.
Best port I've ever had
My wife got me this for Christmas and wow. So smooth for 20% — you barely notice the alcohol which is dangerous honestly. The finish just goes on and on. I'm not usually a port person but this converted me.
Elegant and warming
Saw this on a restaurant wine list and figured why not treat myself. Really glad I did. It's not one of those ports that hits you over the head — more subtle and layered. You keep finding new things in each sip. Clean finish too, no rough edges.
Worth the splurge
The guy at my local wine shop recommended this when I said I wanted something special. He wasn't wrong. There's a depth to it that keeps changing as you sip — dried plum, figs, something almost like incense. Really impressive stuff.
Proper special occasion port
Bought this for my dad's 60th and we cracked it open after dinner. The dried fruit flavours are incredible — like really good fig jam but in a glass. At £82 it's not cheap but honestly felt worth it for a milestone birthday.