1981 Niepoort LBV
Posted: 22:11 Sun 25 May 2014
Bottled 1986. Deep rose red, 50% opaque. Nettles and crushed elaves on the nose, perhaps also some rosemary. Soft jellied fruit on the palate, with gentle tannins giving structure. Lovely mature fruit all over the mid-palate - this has a good palate presence with lots of jellied fruit. The jelly comes through on the finish, which has a good length and intensity. A fine showing, a lovely port that can be held or drunk now. 88/100. Drunk 24-Apr-14 at BFT5.