Croft 2016 Vintage Port
Fortified 20% ABV ABV Croft
11 February 2026
Good but not cheap
Got this as a birthday present and it's a solid vintage port. Nice dark fruit on the nose and the finish lingers nicely. £66.50 is a lot though — I've had ports at half the price that come close. Would I buy it myself? Probably not at that price, but I'm glad someone else did.
26 January 2026
The one that got me into port
Wine shop guy recommended this when I said I wanted to try proper port for the first time. Really glad he did. It's got loads of fruit but doesn't taste sweet and syrupy like cheap port. The acidity gives it a freshness I wasn't expecting. Great with stilton after dinner.
17 January 2026
Proper stuff
Had this at a friend's place after dinner and immediately wanted to know what it was. There's a real clarity to it that I don't always get with port — you can actually taste distinct flavours rather than just sweet and boozy. Went out and bought my own bottle the next week. 20% ABV but it hides it well.
30 October 2025
Christmas dinner hero
Bought this for Christmas dinner and it absolutely stole the show. The dark fruit flavours are brilliant and it's got this depth that keeps you coming back for more. At 20% you'd expect it to be a bit rough but it's surprisingly smooth and balanced. Will definitely be buying another bottle.