Some ruby richness with real colour gradation. Intriguing nose of bake and wood. Interesting. Layers of rather wild, countrified flavours here. A vigorous wine with lots still to give even if the finish is currently a little dry. Definitely not one of the sweetest ports but a good, valid style. 17/20

Croft never seems to get much publicity since the wines while always very good sometimes even excellent never quite reach the superb level of the top houses in Oporto. However Croft seems to do surprisingly well often rivaling the top ports in the less glamorous vintages such as 1975 and 1966. Both the 1975 and 1977 are rich creamy intense ports that should be fully mature within 10-12 years relatively soon for a port.</P>