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This wine is available to buy now and the wine will arrive in the UK November 2019 – we will notify you when it arrives.
Offer ends Monday 14th June
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Niepoort Vintage Port 2019 – 6 x 75cl (wooden case)
£495.00
We are delighted to announce that Niepoort have declared their 2019 Vintage Port, and to share the details of this exceptional vintage, and our offer, with you.
In the words of Dirk Niepoort…
“2019 had the classic hallmarks of a great vintage; A rainy winter followed by a dry summer with rain in the last weekend of August allowing the fruit to reach full maturity whilst maintaining finesse and elegance – the perfect conditions in which the Niepoort style thrives!
This is a port with a concentrated depth of colour. The true potential and style of this wine is really displayed on the palate with wonderful integration of dark fruits, a grainy tannic structure, and pairing volume with amazing balance and elegance culminating in an impressive finish.
In conclusion, the primary fruit on the palate is appealing at this stage, but it is the balanced tannic structure which indicates great ageing potential for the future.
This is a Vintage Port with personality and, for Niepoort, richer and riper than previous vintages, but maintains the true essence of a Niepoort Vintage Port; finesse, no exuberance and an overarching balance to the wine that will continue to develop for years to come.”
After trying this wine, I heartily agree that this is a very special wine. What I love about Niepoort’s Vintage Ports is that they are so VERY DRINKABLE; they have the depth and complexity of a fortified wine but they have a lightness of touch almost like his (amazing) table wines.
I’ll certainly be buying some for myself, perhaps to squirrel away for a few years, but as the wine is drinking so well already, it will be hard to resist when Christmas rolls around this year!
Buy for yourself or as a wonderful gift for future generations.
This wine is available to buy now and the wine will arrive in the UK November 2019 – we will notify you when it arrives.
Offer ends Monday 14th June
Out of stock
Description
Additional information
| Dessert fortified | Port |
|---|---|
| Style | Dessert & Fortified |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Douro |
| Grape | Blend, Touriga Nacional |
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