One of the oldest and most illustrious port houses, the company started trading in 1678, although it was not until 1736 that a merchant from York, John Croft joined the firm.
There are no Crofts involved in the firm today, but they maintained an affection for the wine and Percy Croft, who died in 1935, is credited with the famous words: "Any time not spent drinking Port is a waste of time." The company has been through several changes of ownership, but its future seems assured under the control of descendants of the Yeatman and Fladgate families.
ALC 20.5%
Portugal
ALC 20.5%
Portugal
