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by flash_uk
08:04 Mon 20 Nov 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 28 Dec 2023: Bring A Bottle Or Two
Replies: 44
Views: 194977

Re: Thu 28 Dec 2023: Bring A Bottle Or Two

Tentative yes, thank you.
by flash_uk
21:51 Sun 19 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: 101 things to do with a Vesuvio bin label..
Replies: 38
Views: 49437

Re: 101 things to do with a Vesuvio bin label..

jdaw1 wrote: 21:31 Sun 19 Nov 2023 Labelling bins:
Did your bins come with the brass hooks already installed, or did you add them?
by flash_uk
11:22 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Croft, Tue 07 Nov 2023, at the B&F
Replies: 5
Views: 11388

Re: Croft, Tue 07 Nov 2023, at the B&F

Voting was undertaken for two age ranges, 1927-1982 and 1991-2017.
by flash_uk
11:21 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 2017 Croft
Replies: 4
Views: 5871

Re: 2017 Croft

95% opacity. No further note, and no points given.
by flash_uk
11:20 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 2011 Croft
Replies: 3
Views: 5449

Re: 2011 Croft

85% opacity. No further note but I gave 2 points so it must have been as good as the 2011s usually are.
by flash_uk
11:20 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 2003 Croft
Replies: 2
Views: 5159

Re: 2003 Croft

85% opacity, dull red. Lovely rich, bramble and christmas cake nose. Wow on the palate. Rish red fruits, chewy and lovely sweetness, strawberries, soft chewy tannin. Super port.
by flash_uk
11:19 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 2000 Croft
Replies: 3
Views: 5362

Re: 2000 Croft

60% opacity, blood red. Jammy, redcurrant, slightly mid weight.
by flash_uk
11:18 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1994 Croft
Replies: 2
Views: 2116

Re: 1994 Croft

60% opacity, red, slightly cloudy. Bramble on the nose. Full, young, lovely blackberry, chewy and sweet, gentle tannins. Balanced and good structure. Solid port.
by flash_uk
11:17 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1991 Croft
Replies: 3
Views: 1519

Re: 1991 Croft

55% opacity, dull red. Jammy red fruit on the nose. Lively young fruit, raspberries & blackberries, good acidity. A little thin nonetheless.
by flash_uk
11:15 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1977 Croft
Replies: 2
Views: 1299

Re: 1977 Croft

40% opacity, mature red. Gentle heat, dried cranberries.
by flash_uk
11:14 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1975 Croft
Replies: 2
Views: 1299

Re: 1975 Croft

25% opacity, amber. Lively caramel nose. Soft, chewy, caramel, hints of sage, leading to gentle citrus notes (as is often the case with '75 vinatge). Well balanced. Not too shabby for a '75.
by flash_uk
11:12 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1970 Croft
Replies: 2
Views: 1298

Re: 1970 Croft

35% opacity, mature red. Didn't take a further note. I thought possibly a hint of TCA but not sure anyone else agreed!
by flash_uk
11:11 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1966 Croft
Replies: 2
Views: 1258

Re: 1966 Croft

25% opacity, tobacco amber. Nose is bursting with treacle. Soft and syrupy, oranges and treacle, lovely balance, elegant. On colour alone, this bottle was out of pattern with the ports younger and older than it. Very enjoyable, but different to what I would think a '66 would be like. Note to self: c...
by flash_uk
11:07 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1963 Croft
Replies: 5
Views: 3186

Re: 1963 Croft

30% opacity, mature red-orange, nice sheen. Candied orange nose. Oranges burst across the palate, lip-licking, sweet. surprisingly a little mid-weight though.
by flash_uk
11:03 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1960 Croft
Replies: 3
Views: 2639

Re: 1960 Croft

35% opacity, mature red-orange, nice sheen. Wonderful nose, herbacious, lavender, rosemary. Full, round, syrupy, orange bomb. Great balance, great structure. Lovely port. 1 point.
by flash_uk
11:01 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1955 Croft
Replies: 5
Views: 6692

Re: 1955 Croft

30% opacity, mature red-orange. Nose has a little TCA. Shame about the TCA as the palate has lovely chewy strawberries.
by flash_uk
11:00 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1950 Croft
Replies: 3
Views: 2229

Re: 1950 Croft

30% opacity, mature red-orange. Soft chewy entry, then gentle heat and dryness. Candied seville oranges. This bottle punched above its expected weight! 1 point.
by flash_uk
10:59 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1945 Croft
Replies: 3
Views: 2154

Re: 1945 Croft

30% opacity, mature red-orange. Lovely round, rich mouthfeel. Wonderful caramels and dried strawberries. Long, long finish, lip-licking strawberry. I liked, 2 points.
by flash_uk
10:58 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1935 Croft
Replies: 3
Views: 2163

Re: 1935 Croft

35% opacity, mature red-orange. Nose is lively, cranberries. Full mouthfeel, gentle heat, some bitterness and then drying cranberries. Acidity slightly dominates. I liked, 2 points.
by flash_uk
10:55 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1927 Croft
Replies: 3
Views: 2246

Re: 1927 Croft

10% opacity, straw yellow. Almonds on the nose. Soft, smooth chewy almond and vanilla. Seems like a bottle that has started to oxidise, but perhaps only recently.
by flash_uk
10:48 Wed 15 Nov 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: The Standard Food Order
Replies: 54
Views: 100939

Re: The Standard Food Order

Small tweak to my order:

Burrata to start
Steak noted as rare
by flash_uk
23:20 Mon 06 Nov 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Croft vertical, Tue 07 Nov 2023
Replies: 138
Views: 428950

Re: Croft vertical, Tue 07 Nov 2023

jdaw1 wrote: 21:30 Mon 06 Nov 2023 I will arrive at about 17:00, for setup. Bottles will arrive pre-decanted, so what needs doing is layout and pre-pouring. And, perhaps, quality-assuring a glass of beer.
I should arrive at around 1715 to assist.
by flash_uk
12:30 Sat 04 Nov 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Playful consequences tasting
Replies: 16
Views: 17425

Re: Playful consequences tasting

jdaw1 wrote: 01:35 Sat 04 Nov 2023 I could do this to four F85s, now 38 years old.
I’m available!