A crusted Port is a style that is bottled without filtration, meaning it throws a sediment (a crust) and can also age in the bottle. And seven years after bottling, its rich fruits are still evolving, like a vintage Port, offering sweetness, super-ripe plum flavors as well as a dry, woody edge. It is very drinkable now, but will age.——R.V.(2/1/2009)—— 90

Crusted Port is an intermediate category between LBV and vintage. It is bottled with a crust or sediment, allowing it to age in the bottle like a vintage Port, but is not released until three years after bottling. Graham’s Crusted is still young, showing bright, peppery fruit, ripeness and dryness along with sweet black flavors and vibrant acidity to finish. ——R.V.(11/1/2004)—— 89