2005 Niepoort

[jdaw1]

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.

[Alex Bridgeman]

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.