Croft, Vintage other_regions a pinch of spice on

a pinch of spice on the finish

showing moderate depth

white pepper and touches of clove develop with aeration

it is impossible to resist

young wine with terrific finishing grip

Croft, Vintage other_regions a pinch of spice onThe 2009 Croft has a tightly wound bouquet of blackberry, black plum, and touches of glycerine and graphite that are well defined but persistently broody. The palate is full bodied with a burly, powerful entry. There is real structure and presence here a Croft packed full of spicy black fruit with white peppers generously sprinkled over the finish. This is an ambitious Croft that could become a future legend or might trip over its untrammeled