Niepoort, Vintage other_regions black and blue fruit

black and blue fruit

olive and Indian spices

The 2017 is no exception

fresh and even cool yet ripe liqueur-like red and black currant aromas that are liberally sprinkled with sauvage

The 2004 Brut Cristal has put on quite a bit of weight since I first tasted it earlier this year

Niepoort, Vintage other_regions black and blue fruitRuby purple, a bit more saturated than the Secundum. Brooding aromas of crushed black fruits, licorice and spices. Very ripe, thick and dense, with compelling sweetness of fruit. Bright, integrated acids give this very lush, fleshy, palate coating wine excellent tensile strength. Finishes impressively long and bright, with finely grained, mouthdusting tannins. This has a terrific kernel of fruit and a three dimensional palate feel. Stephen Tanzer