Tasted within the Niepoort Range on Nov 27th with Dirk Niepoort:
When the 85 is good, it is really good, but this wasnt. Totally spoiled by VA.
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Re: 1985 Niepoort Vintage Port
Did you guys talk about the VA problem of the '85's during the tasting?
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Yep, we all encountered this phenomenon on the Niepoort 85 already and Dirk did, too. As always the hygenic problem (either with the bottles and/or the corcs)
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Re: 1985 Niepoort Vintage Port
Such a pity that this port is spoiled by VA so often. The port underneath is incredibly good.
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I definitely is. Dirk offered to do another follow on tasting next year with his 27-45-42 and so on. I will plan 3 btls of 85 since it is outrageous if not spoiled.
If you happen to be in the area, let me know.
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If you happen to be in the area, let me know.
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Re: 1985 Niepoort Vintage Port
Will definitely do!
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I just wrote: this port is very suitable to make a salad dressing
Blue Stilton and Port - what else!