Croft Quinta da Roêda Vintage Port 2002

- Deep ruby-red core, surrounded by a narrow brick-colored rim. The nose shows wonderful warmth and maturity, with a dense core of molasses and sweet aromas of ripe black cherry, plum, sultanas, and dried fig. As it opens in the glass, the wine reveals intricate aromatic dimensions, with a subtle resinous touch of eucalyptus and suggestive notes of cigar box, rose petal, and fresh bread. On the palate, the first impression is of a dense, velvety texture and generous, smooth flavor, elevated in the mid-palate by lively acidity and beautifully integrated polished tannins. Opulent flavors 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.