Niepoort Colheita 1995

Notes - Niepoort is a family company now in its fifth generation and presently managed by Dirk Niepoort. Despite being the second smallest shippers in the trade they are second to none in quality. Already famous for their classic tawny ports, they have now joined the ranks of the great producers of Vintage Port. "Niepoort is to Vintage Port what Krug is to Champagne. They are both small houses in a world dominated by large competitors but they are producing outstanding wines which very few can match." (James Suckling, Vintage Port). Colheitas are dated tawnies aged in cask. The  minimum age requirement is 7 year, but the tradition at Niepoort is to age several more years in the casks before bottling. The wine takes on a tawny hue. Wood and nutty tones are evident on the palate due to the wine’s slow ageing in old casks. A great combination of cooked summer fruits, coffee and raisins. Full and long. Niepoort Tasting Notes - Brick red colour with some orange / brown hues and solid depth of colour. Delightful vinous aroma well-integrated with aroma of dried fruits. On the palate, it shows great freshness along with subdued dried apricots and figs, leading to a lengthy spirity finish.
 
     

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