Bottle was in pristine condition. Without a doubt the most profound port that I have ever tasted. Notes of cigar and tobacco spice with a 60 second lingering finish! Could last 20 more years!

Moutondoc, did you buy this on the aftermarket? Was it an auction, retailer, etc...? Whatever info you could share would be appreciated.

Wilkommen zu VinoCellar.

Wow, that wine outdates me by 22 years! Glad it was so enjoyable and thanks for the comments. And welcome to the VC playpen!

I agree completely. I've had the 1945 Croft seven times, six times from my own bottles and once at an industry tasting. It is, without a doubt, the finest Port I've ever tasted.

Welcome to VC, MD!

welcome to vc. nice first post

I have been fortunate enough to have tasted this wine twice. Once I found it in Dallas sitting on a shelf neglected and I negotiated a decent price for it. The next time I bought it from Brown Derby Wines in Missouri. If you run across it I would highly suggest bargaining down the price, not many people buying 45's for that $$. Well worth the money!!

yes it was in their back cellar, Red Coleman's , excellant condition, don't know how long it had been there.

Bizarre. I'm generally very wary of situations like that. Do you remember which Red Colemans? There are quite a few around town. BTW, they are not considered to be one of the better retailers in the area. You did well.

I recall it being near Parkland Hospital but don't know for sure. I got it for $350, a steal but I don't think there are any more left.

Jeez, that was a steal! At Red Coleman's no less. I know of one store near Parkland and I would be amazed to find a wine like that there. Kudos!