World Wine 2003 Croft Vintage Port

Oporto, Portugal Croft 2003 Vintage Port is a winner from the great newly released 2003 vintage. Its ratings from the experts are 93 from Wine Advocate and 95-100 from Wine Spectator. Excerpts of their reviews are reported below. Pierre Rovani in Wine Advocate: "The 2003 Croft Vintage Port reveals an opaque, black-colored core with notes of dark ruby on the rim. Its gorgeously creamy, profound nose displays sweet dark cherries, black plums, pepper, raisin jam, and blueberries. Thick, satin-textured, and immensely rich, this opulent yet elegant wine is engagingly warm, concentrated, and harmonious. Copious quantities of plums, black cherries, jammy blackberries and spices are found throughout its personality as well as in its prolonged, spirit-tinged, finish. Projected maturity: 2020-2045." James Suckling in Wine Spectator: "This is incredible on the nose and palate. It shows masses of wild black fruits with an almost exotic undertone. Full-bodied, medium-sweet and supervelvety. It goes on and on. No do