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Vintage Ports are made exclusively from the grapes of one harvest. Bottled after two years in casks, it is in the bottle that the long, slow, ageing process transforms the young wine into a magnificent Vintage Port. A Croft Vintage is only declared in years of optimum quality. These demanding standards mean that a Croft Vintage might be declared perhaps only two or three times in a decade. The Croft 1994 Vintage has compact, intense blackcurrant & cherry aromas, followed by a rich, firm palate with a good tannic structure. This wine will need cellaring for another 10-15 years. The Croft 1994 Vintage was a Wine Spectator Top Scorer with 96 points. The essence of grapes. Full-bodied & tannic, yet classy & refined. Has grip, but rather than overpower with structure, it seduces gently with wonderful, well-toned muscles. Best Croft since 45. ...

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Vintage Ports are made exclusively from the grapes of one harvest. Bottled after two years in casks, it is in the bottle that the long, slow, ageing process transforms the young wine into a magnificent Vintage Port. A Croft Vintage is only declared in years of optimum quality. These demanding standards mean that a Croft Vintage might be declared perhaps only two or three times in a decade. Vibrant ruby colour turning to brick on the rim. Intense, rich, jammy damson & strawberry fruit aromas. Good depth & complexity on the nose, with additional notes of spice & leather. Finely structured palate with great balance. Strong jammy, chocolate flavours
- hint of eucalyptus. Lovely length on the finish
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Aromatic, slightly spicy bouquet with plenty of intense blackcurrants, cherry & plum aromas. A luscious, full, rich & rounded palate. Good depth & dimension. Should be served in a generously proportioned wine glass so that its rich fruity nose can be enjoyed to the full. Excellent with fully flavoured cheeses, especially blue cheeses such as Stilton or Roquefort. It is also delicious with desserts made with chocolate or berry fruits. ...

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Croft Original pale cream is a suitable blend of the pale dryness of quality fino sherry, with the added depth & body of a cream. It is both light & delicate in colour, yet smooth & luxurious in its taste. Like all fine white wines, Croft Original is best served chilled from the fridge, as an apperitif, or as a delicious accompaniment to pate, salmon or a fresh fruit salad. It also makes a tasty alternative to dessert wines. ...

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Attractive floral notes underline the pungent, aromatic raspberry fruit aromas. The palate is full of deliciously ripe cherry & raspberry fruit flavours with lovely nuances of honey & grapefruit. This innovative new Rose style of Port has been made by a new technique which extracts fresh, fruity flavours & a subtle & delicate pink colour from limited contact with the skins of classic Port grape varieties, grown in finest top quality vineyards of the Douro Valley. The result is wonderfully fresh & vibrant, full of the rich fruit flavours of Port but with a unique & distinctive appeal. It has created the perfect opportunity for Port to be consumed in the warmer months of the year when Port may not otherwise be the drink of choice. This port is best served chilled & is an excellent aperitif accompanied by roasted almonds or olives. It is also a delicious accompaniment to lighter desserts & fruit. Try some of the Croft Pink Cocktails. Or pour over ice & mix with soda. ...

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Roeda is Vintage Port of a very good year from the Croft estate, Quinta da Roêda, arguably the best property in the Douro Valley. This Single Estate Vintage Port will normally mature more quickly than the main classic vintages & will show its robust style to perfection within ten to fifteen years. The 1987 Vintage is drinking extremely well now. This elegant well balanced wine has soft vanilla & spice aromas & fresh, rich full bodied fruit flavours. ...

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Roeda is Vintage Port of a very good year from the Croft Estate, Quinta da Roeda, arguably the best property in the Douro Valley. This Single Estate Vintage Port will normally mature more quickly than the main classic vintages & will show its robust style to perfection within fifteen to twenty years. This elegant well balanced wine has soft vanilla & spice aromas & fresh, rich full bodied fruit flavours. ...

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Croft Triple Crown is one of the most established & respected Port brands with a loyal following among knowledgable wine drinkers. Made from a aselection of full bodied & ripe ports from the finest areas of the Douro Valley it is aged in seasoned oak vats in their cool, tranquil cellars in Oporto. The perfect finish to any meal, it can be poured by the glass & does not need to be decanted. Established in 1678, Croft has been renowned for ports of distinction for over three hundred years. ...

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Experience a dance of bittersweet blossoms upon fresh juniper spirit. Cross Keys signature clay bottle rounds up the usual sharpness of gin, allowing full enjoyment of diverse botanicals. Rosemary: A thread of rosemary aromatic oil balances the taste, bringing together a whole variety of herbal flavours. Juniper: Junipers essential taste of wilderness is the age-old signature of traditional gin. Black Currant: Juicy black currant pearls adorn the original gin with charming, well-rounded mellow sweet ?avours & delicate violet blush. Camomile: Well known for its curing & soothing properties, chamomile enriches the taste with familiar bitter notes & soothing dry nectar. Linden blossoms: The sweet taste of honey & warming properties of linden blossoms will recall your sweet memories of the last summer. ...

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Cross Keys is characterized by rich sweetness of wildflowers & trees blooming in short Northern summers. It is joined by the sappy explosion of birch buds & a refreshing hint of mint on the one hand & anchored by classical spices like black pepper & cloves on the other. ...

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Croft - Pink 75cl Bottle

Attractive floral notes underline the pungent, aromatic raspberry fruit aromas. The palate is full of deliciously ripe cherry and raspberry fruit flavours with lovely nuances of honey and grapefruit. This innovative new Rose style of Port has been made by a new technique which extracts fresh, fruity flavours and a subtle and delicate pink colour from limited contact with the skins of classic Port grape varieties, grown in top quality vineyards of the Douro Valley. The result is wonderfully fresh and vibrant, full of the rich fruit flavours of Port but with a unique and distinctive appeal. It has created the perfect opportunity for Port to be consumed in the warmer months of the year when Port may not otherwise be the drink of choice. This port is best served chilled and is an excellent
aperitif accompanied by roasted almonds or olives. It is also a delicious accompaniment to lighter desserts and fruit. Try some of the Croft Pink Cocktails. Or pour over ice and mix with soda.

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