Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

The House of Croft, founded in 1678, was one of the earliest shippers of Port wines since the seventeenth century. Medium Amber with aromas of dried fruits and nutty earthy notes. On the palate flavors of juicy ripe red fruit, honey and raisins with nutty spice. Lingering sweet finish ending with toasty spices. Tasting Sample. Great value. — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Continuing to kick off the un-labor weekend early in the D&S Lounge.

For those of you who haven’t seen me post Kalinda, it’s a private label from K&L Wine Merchants. They buy a quality producers juice or have them make a wine for them. I don’t know who made this wine but, they are a quality Oakville producer. This bottle cost me $18.99 about eight years ago and it tastes better than some Napa Cabernets at $75 plus that I’ve had. You just have to wait on them 5-10 years. This is somewhere near its peak.

It’s a slice of blue fruit heaven. On the nose, blueberries, mulberries, olallieberries, plum, blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, strawberries, vanilla, sweet mixed berry cola, light cinnamon, soft dark spice, limestone minerals, dry crushed rock powder, dry top soil, black cherry licorice, a waft of dry herbs with bright dark red florals and violets.

The palate is round and full. Tannins are 80% resolved. The texture is sexy. The structure, length, tension and balance are in perfect harmony, (Seals & Croft/America on the album “Horse With No Name” style). Lush, ripe; blueberries, mulberries, olallieberries, plum, blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries & strawberries. Vanilla, sweet mixed berry cola, light cinnamon, clove, touch of nutmeg, soft dark spice that penetrates the palate with some heat, tarry notes, dry stems, soft leather, tobacco with ash, graphite, limestone minerals, dry crushed rock powder, dry top soil, black cherry licorice, a waft of dry herbs with bright dark red florals and violets. The acidity is like a waterfall. The long finishes (minutes) is, round, lush, balanced, elegant harmony. It’s beautifully delicious.

Photos of; the D&S lounge lit up by candle power only and always. — 7 years ago

Tobin Trevarthen

9.1

Had at a vinho Bar in Lisbon. NV. Lighter than aged Porto. Nice finish. — 7 years ago

Daniel Samson

10

Favorite with Galit — 8 years ago

Camille Puglia

9.2

At Aeble, a new restaurant that didn't come up on Delectable. Stoned fruit--that's me--loves the stone fruit flavors, a hybrid peach and apricot. Didn't expect this Portuguese indigenous grape Loureiro to be so complex and bright. — 8 years ago

with Jim

Harry Hackett

9.2

Burnt wood with mineral — 9 years ago

with Patty and Lesley

George Hesse

9.2

Excellent bottle of wine. Not too heavy. Made in the Burgundy style. Bought from LA Wine Co. Would get again. — 6 years ago

Grace Stopher

9.5

Light citrus on the nose, pronounced pineapple and pear on the palate. Makes my mouth water. I love this wine. — 7 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.0

Light straw color. Expressive nose with aromas of lime zest, pear, gooseberry, and freshly cut grass. Medium bodied featuring flavors of ripe lime and green apple. Crisp, refreshing finish with vibrant acidity. Andrew Rich and Croft Vineyards from whom the fruit is sourced are amongst the few Willamette Valley producers of Sauvignon Blanc. Single vineyard bottling. 14.1% alcohol. $22. — 7 years ago

with Kelly

Jenks

9.2

Strawberry juice. Really opened up with some air. Light, juicy, floral, balanced acid. Screams for summer patio drinking. — 7 years ago

Michael Ardolino

9.2

Second best of the six we sampled at Croft, heads above the 10 year, rich caramel and spice, both from a nice alcohol backbone as well as some baking spices in the nose — 8 years ago

Paul Komelasky

9.2

Fabulous port — 8 years ago

Kim Kolb

9.3

This 2015 Oregon Sauv Blanc is very similar to the New Zealand style the winemaker makes at his New Zealand location. I have found a new favorite. A citrus zippy powerhouse! Thanks for this! Loving it! — 8 years ago

Ron Haber

9.3

15 people sharing this beautiful aged beauty last night. A very beautiful but not rich end of N evening — 6 years ago

Skip Smyser

8.9

Clean and crisp but lacking many of the traits I associate with Sauvignon Blanc. — 6 years ago

Andrew Belzer

9.0

cherry raspberry earth truffle cola lush tannins — 7 years ago

Martin Mills

8.9

Always great value at around $25. A proper import substitute that punches above its weight — 7 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

The House of Croft, founded in 1678, was one of the earliest shippers of Port wines since the seventeenth century. Amber red with aromas of dried fruits and earthy notes. On the palate notes of juicy red fruit, honey and raisins with nutty spice. Lingering sweet finish ending with toasty spices. Tasting Sample. — 8 years ago

Sebastian Koncurat

9.2

Beautiful tension between juicy red cherries, sweet spice from the oak and a warm, still balanced alcohol. Sourced mostly from Yamhill Carlton and Mc Minnville this Oregon Willamette PN produces also 2000 cases. — 8 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.3

Incredible quality and insane value, drinks just like a vintage with definition and complexity, but more accessible now. — 8 years ago