Greetings Port Enthusiasts! I have been enjoying the format of our port blog and I love being able to keep up to date on everyone's port drinking adventures.
First off, I would like to extend a formal invitation the my good friend Benjamin Stone (pictured at left) to join the EPTT and let it be an official start to the the EPTT Colorado Chapter. Ben and I have enjoyed about 40 bottles of port together over the last 9 years including a 1960 Dow's Vintage which Ben picked up for my graduation.
Most recently, we enjoyed a very humble bottle, especially in comparison to the blockbuster's you rich folks have been tasting of late. We had a Croft 1997 LBV. The following are the reviews.
Croft 97' LBV
Ruby colored. A rather bland nose of dark fruits. A little sharp and alcoholic on the palate. Pleasant and uncomplicated. Enjoyable but nothing to write home about. - Harrington
Caught the scent of it before it ever left the bottle. Lotta muscle. Little finesse or followthrough. Though kind to the palate, I wouldn't say much more in this port's favor. Very one-dimensional, lacking any ounce of renaissance appeal. -Tyrese
