1980 Niepoort Colheita Porto, bottled in 2002 (Douro Valley, Portugal): Very pale, very translucent reddish-orange -- the color of onion skin -- clear and brilliant to the eye; the bouquet is a seamless marriage of sweet figs, dates, orange zest, China tea, even a touch of Poire William, combines with aromatic spices; medium-bodied, satiny, almost velvety in texture, the flavors expand on the palate, echoing the bouquet, with more spice, some anise and almost a brown sugar sweetness; solid structure, with good acidity, carries the wine through its incredibly long finish. Truly magnificent!
Cheers,
Jason