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Community Tasting Notes (15) Avg Score: 90.6 points

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    7/21/2021 - wrote: 93 Points

    Wow! This is fantastic for an LBV. Very dark color. Lifted dark roasted coffee nose, orange peel, and a touch of earth. The initial palate is HUGE. Really big. A touch of heat. Maybe missing a bit of complexity. But wow, is it expressive! Long, long, long (did I say long) finish. My previous bottle of this was the worst VA infected bottle of Port that I've ever had. But this was perfect!

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    12/16/2013 - wrote: 96 Points

    Magnifique porto fin et délicat super vineux et belle note de garique

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    10/1/2011 - wrote: 94 Points

    typical nieport - i love this port

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    1/17/2011 - wrote: 90 Points

    I have little port experience so I am not scoring this 90 but in a range, 90-95. However from what I have experienced this is MUCH better on night 2 and probably stay corked for another 2 years to mellow as the first night was very, very tight.

    Night 1
    Black fruits on the palate and nose, some spice, floral violets, fig and plum fruits too. Very tight texture and shorter than I would expect on the finish

    Night 2
    The palate is much more expressive and open, the texture is much friendlier and giving to deeper flavors, the aromas are about the same, the length however is much more generous, developing nicely.

    Night 3
    Not so great, drink within 2 days optimally

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    11/9/2010 - wrote: 90 Points

    Clear deep ruby with ruby edges. Clean medium intensity aromas of plums, black cherries, licorice & cloves and vanilla oak with caramel edges. Sweet, medium tannins and acidity, medium full body. Red & black fruits on the palate, plums, spice, dried fruits & licorice too. Medium plus length with a cholately finish. A shame no Stilton was about when I tasted this...

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For The Love of Port

Sommelier Journal

  • By Roy Hersh
    June 2008, (See more on Sommelier Journal...)

    (Niepoort Porto Late Bottled Vintage) Dirk Niepoort prides himself on his fresh, fruit-dominated LBVs, sourced from the same vineyards as his Vintage Port and aged in wood for four years. With intense, pure violet and red-fruit fragrances on the nose, this is still in a delicious primary stage. The palatecrushing, almost brambly fruit flavors of black cherry and boysenberry are accompanied by a hint of coffee bean, with a marked acidity and enough tannins to let you know it will drink well for some time after opening. Indeed, it was even better the second day. Immediately approachable while still quite cellar-worthy, this LBV is the perfect addition to any restaurant wine list. Pair it with soft cheeses like Serra de Estrela or Manchego, chocolate desserts, or fruit cobblers. Fit to Be Fortified

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