Niepoort, Vintage other_regions mineral-accented aromas of ripe black

mineral-accented aromas of ripe black and blue fruits

While this is almost always a muscular and at times even robust wine young

A complex if not especially fresh nose speaks of red cherry

plus some Old World hints of meat and earth

Niepoort, Vintage other_regions mineral-accented aromas of ripe blackRuby 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