Winemaker's Notes:

Rating: 90 Points (Wine Spectator)

"Raisiny and very sweet, with plum and prune aromas and flavors. Medium- to full-bodied, with a slightly hot finish, but should come around nicely. '91/'92 Port retrospective. Drink now through 2014. 6,000 cases made."

Rating: 92 Points (Wine Spectator)

Shows a raisin and grape skin aroma. Full-bodied and medium sweet, with astringent tannins. Very young. Still tight and powerful; needs time to mellow. '91/'92 Port retrospective. Best after 2007.” (05/2005)

Rating: 96 Points (Wine Spectator)

“The essence of grapes. Full-bodied and tannic, yet very classy and refined. It's got grip, but rather than smashing you over the head with structure, it seduces gently with its wonderful, well-toned muscles. Best Croft since '45. Best after 2010. 3,500 cases made.”

Rating: 97 Points (Wine Spectator)

"A blackstrap, powerful Port. Black, with intense aromas of raspberries, raisins, flowers and stems. Full-bodied and medium sweet, with a long, rich finish. Tannins pull at your palate. A wine for the future."

Rating: 86 Points (Wine Enthusiast)

Beginning to show some development, the 1994 starts with hints of mint and maple syrup, blended with sturdier notes of tar, molasses and prunes. Supple and powerful on the finish; drink now or hold another 10-plus years.