Tasted at Griff's farewell dinner on Tuesday 4 June 2012
1970 Niepoort
1970 Niepoort
Rob C.
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Re: 1970 Niepoort
Dumpy bottle. Mid red, mature, 20% opaque. Spicy nose, lots of nutmeg and cranberry. Sweet and focused entry; fabulous fruit, beautiful poise and balance. Terrific complexity. Stunning balance still with tannins on the palate. Amazing and fabulous port. 98/100. Drunk 04-Jun-13. Decanted 9 hours.
Top 2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
2026: Quinta das Carvalhas 80YO Tawny
2026: Quinta das Carvalhas 80YO Tawny
Re: 1970 Niepoort
Ni70 dumpy. Only taste noted: massive, sweet, balanced. Lovely. Huge. Later I noted ‟still fantastic”.