1994 Niepoort
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1994 Niepoort VP
Opened for this event.
We poured this port into the decanter around 4PM. Initially very closed, other than a pronounced raw meat aroma. Hm, not sure where this is going.
Now, at 9.45PM, the nose is dominated by an off-putting paint aroma. Hardly anything else showing through. This is also predominant on the palate, accompanied by some sweet and sour fruit.
So far, it doesn't look good...
Let's see how it reacts to some more air.
We poured this port into the decanter around 4PM. Initially very closed, other than a pronounced raw meat aroma. Hm, not sure where this is going.
Now, at 9.45PM, the nose is dominated by an off-putting paint aroma. Hardly anything else showing through. This is also predominant on the palate, accompanied by some sweet and sour fruit.
So far, it doesn't look good...
Let's see how it reacts to some more air.
- RonnieRoots
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- RonnieRoots
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The nose is still mainly paint, but the palate is getting better, with sweet round fruit (dense strawberry jam), creamy chocolate, and a touch of bitter greenness. This needs to come together further, but at least it's not a completely spoiled bottle.
I have the feeling this is going to be much better tomorrow.
I have the feeling this is going to be much better tomorrow.
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All I have is Dulux Satinwood Drip-free - it has a spirity nose and the mouthfeel is rather thick but the aftertaste is the longest I've ever experiencedRonnieRoots wrote:Add a little paint to your ports and you wouldn't be drinking so fast.
Derek
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
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But it's a special night and the kids are always allowed to step out of line a little bit on these occassionsKillerB wrote:Warning Tracy Turnblat, abuse of admin rights.RonnieRoots wrote:
I promise to put it all back later
Derek
PS: I almost went for camel avatars all round
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
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Sorry - I meant EDNA TurnbladDerek T. wrote:But it's a special night and the kids are always allowed to step out of line a little bit on these occassionsKillerB wrote:Warning Tracy Turnblat, abuse of admin rights.RonnieRoots wrote:
I promise to put it all back later
Derek
PS: I almost went for camel avatars all round
Port is basically a red drink
How did you manage to get a picture of my Mum?KillerB wrote:Sorry - I meant EDNA TurnbladDerek T. wrote:But it's a special night and the kids are always allowed to step out of line a little bit on these occassionsKillerB wrote:Warning Tracy Turnblat, abuse of admin rights.RonnieRoots wrote:
I promise to put it all back later
Derek
PS: I almost went for camel avatars all round
Derek
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
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Or is it just that you manage those glorious locks on your head with hairspray?
Reassign to meaningless drivel please Admin. Just leave the bits relating to the Niepoort '94. Many thanks.
Reassign to meaningless drivel please Admin. Just leave the bits relating to the Niepoort '94. Many thanks.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Alex,
I think you may find you are out-voted 2 Admins to None here.
This TN should be left intact as a constant reminder to Lord & Lady Roots of the quality of conversation and wine that they enjoyed on this night. It would be wrong to deprive them of the emotion attached to reading this again in future years simply to maintain the integrity of the TN database.
Derek
I think you may find you are out-voted 2 Admins to None here.
This TN should be left intact as a constant reminder to Lord & Lady Roots of the quality of conversation and wine that they enjoyed on this night. It would be wrong to deprive them of the emotion attached to reading this again in future years simply to maintain the integrity of the TN database.
Derek
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
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Sorry guys, I couldn't join this conversation earlier. First friday of March is always garanteed for the biggest hangover of the year..... (has to do with some sort of pub crawl..) so I went to bed too early Saturday....
Anyway, back to the port:
Yesterday, it made my headache even worse, but now it's actually relatively pleasant.
In the nose, just a little hint of paint (going to menthol), but mainly sweet rose hip and a bit dusty. The taste starts thin and sweet (syrup) with lots of milk chocolat, than becomes thicker and has some sort of body at the finish (almost spicy). Overall taste of paint.
I think this port is in some sort of strange phase, considering it's big improvement since yesterday and the total lack of (good) taste for a Niepoort VP.
BTW, Ronnie says it goes quite well with Coppa di Parma
Anyway, back to the port:
Yesterday, it made my headache even worse, but now it's actually relatively pleasant.
In the nose, just a little hint of paint (going to menthol), but mainly sweet rose hip and a bit dusty. The taste starts thin and sweet (syrup) with lots of milk chocolat, than becomes thicker and has some sort of body at the finish (almost spicy). Overall taste of paint.
I think this port is in some sort of strange phase, considering it's big improvement since yesterday and the total lack of (good) taste for a Niepoort VP.
BTW, Ronnie says it goes quite well with Coppa di Parma
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LadyR,
We are honoured by your presence, as always.
I'm gald to hear that the Paint 2004 improved a little.
I wish you well in your new job in Oman and hope to see you and that husband of yours in the not too distant future. Make sure he goes out to work when you get there, even if he just ends up working all day looking for ways to import bottles of VP
Derek
We are honoured by your presence, as always.
I'm gald to hear that the Paint 2004 improved a little.
I wish you well in your new job in Oman and hope to see you and that husband of yours in the not too distant future. Make sure he goes out to work when you get there, even if he just ends up working all day looking for ways to import bottles of VP
Derek
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn