1975 Croft Vintage Port

The 1975 Croft Vintage Port is pale tawny in colour. The nose is fully mature, rather one-dimensional with touches of wild strawberry, honey and cigar box. It is certainly missing some vigour. The palate is medium-bodied, well balanced but lacking sophistication and depth. A touch of white pepper, raisin and cherry towards the finish, this is actually better than I anticipated but certainly a step down from the better Ports of the previous decade. Drink now. Neal Martin, Vinous.