The key to understanding vintage port is understanding both the vintage and the house style. Port winemakers strive not only to capture the essence of the vintage, but also to replicate, as much as possible, each house's traditional and distinctive style. This tasting offered the opportunity to compare ports made by the same winemaker, Nicholas Delaforce, for Delaforce and Croft. Wines are listed in the order of presentation. The 40 attendees were asked to vote for their three favorite wines in the event.
Prices listed are retail, full mark-up, in New York City.
Notes are Jonathan Levine's. LBV A nose of dark chocolate, fruitcake and spice. Good weight and a medium sweetness. Plumy notes on the palate. For near term drinking.