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Croft VC
Another must-see port maker is Croft. Founded more than three hundred years ago, the House
of Croft was originally known as Phayre & Bradley but was renamed in 1736 after John Croft,
a member of a distinguished wine merchant family, joined the company. In the 19
th
century,
Croft returned to England, but left a strong mark on the business. Today, the company is owned
and operated by the descendants of two Port wine families, the Yeatmans and the Fladgates.
The Croft Port wine Lodge is open all year for tours and tastings except for on December 25
th
and January 1
st
. Admission for the tour is €3. It begins at 10 a.m., and offered about every 35
minutes throughout the day. After touring the wine lodges, visitors may taste three Croft ports.
Along with a remarkable wine tasting experience, they also offer delicious chocolate pairings.
