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Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 2 years from release.
release0 yrs2 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2017 | 84/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Fresh berries
Red fruit on red fruit. -
Over ice with mint
Find over ice with mint on TableJourney →
The signature chilled rose Port serve. -
Soft cheese
Light enough for mild cheese.
How to serve Croft Pink
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Port glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Fresh berries, Over ice with mint, Soft cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Croft launched Pink in 2008 as the first commercial rose Port, creating a new category.
- 2008: Croft Pink launches the rose Port category
Facts
- Producer
- Croft · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- A rose Port, briefly aged and bottled fresh
- ABV
- 19.5%
- Price
- EUR 12 to 16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0 to 2 from release
- First vintage
- 2008
Frequently asked about Croft Pink
What does Croft Pink taste like?
Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a short finish. The original rose Port: bright, fresh red-berry fruit designed to be served chilled over ice or in a cocktail.
When should I drink Croft Pink?
Drink 0 to 2 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Croft Pink?
Fresh berries is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Over ice with mint and Soft cheese. Red fruit on red fruit.
What grapes are in Croft Pink?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.
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