Tasted at The Big Fortified Tasting, a trade fair in London at Glaziers Hall on Wed 06 April 2011 (Review thread, containing links to other tasting notes). This being a large trade-fair event, tasting notes generally brief.
Ni05. Purple, 80% opaque. Nosing of aniseed. So tannic that it is hard to drink needs ages in bottle. Ages.
2005 Niepoort
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Re: 2005 Niepoort
Mild red colour, opaque. Lovely nose of violets and black cherries. Delightful fruit impact, with gentle ripe tannins. A big but elegant wine with great balance. A long and chewy aftertaste with a terrific fruit finish. Delicious wine. 90/100.
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