Croft Quinta da Roêda Vintage Port 2002

Deep ruby ​​red in colour, surrounded by a narrow brick-coloured rim. The nose shows wonderful warmth and maturity, with a dense molasses core and sweet aromas of ripe black cherry, plum, sultana and dried fig. As it opens in the glass, the wine reveals intricate dimensions of aroma, with a subtle resinous eucalyptus touch and suggestive notes of cigar box, rose petal and fresh bread. On the palate, the first impression is of a dense, velvety texture and a generous, smooth flavour, lifted on the mid-palate by lively acidity and beautifully integrated polished tannins. Opulent flavours of dark chocolate, maraschino and plum pudding linger on the impressively long finish. This seductive Vintage Port is a wonderfully mature expression of the character of the historic Quinta da Roêda, perfectly ready to drink now.