2017 Niepoort

Tasting notes for individual Ports, with an index sorted by vintage and alphabetically.
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jdaw1
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A3: Some more obvious spirit with citrus notes on nose but still with good dense fruit in evidence although this has a harder edge. Firm, quite drying tannic palate. Needs to develop more to show well but could be a promising longer term prospect. (Niepoort)
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rich_n
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Redcurrants and strawberries, the mouth is dominated by the grippy tannins. Not overly impressed as it's fairly closed right now, when it opens up it might be excellent. Ok
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(tasted sighted) According to Dirk Niepoort this is the greatest vintage he has produced. This is my second tasting (the first was at Dirk’s in May). The Niepoort is a dark purple wine with an expressive nose of blackcurrant, pepper with a note of mint. Powerful and brooding on the palate, intense flavours, tannins and a long finish. Built for the future but slightly backward today. 96
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The nose shows floral aromatics, with blossom, black cherry, chocolate and hints of spice. This is packed with fruit on the palate with blackberry, cherries and raspberries. I found the tannins evident and grippy without being offensive but supporting the wine's longevity. The finish is long with the fruit following all the way through. 18/20
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