Niepoort 1999 LBV
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Niepoort 1999 LBV
Has anyone tried this wine?
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I had the '98 at 35000 feet, courtesy of Lufthansa in December.
Not overly impressed, but things taste differently in thin air...
There was sediment in the glass - not really suitable for aircraft - Taylor would have been more sensible - but better than most airlines (who usually offer reserves)
Thai gave me some excellent Ch. Branaire-Ducru '99 on my last trip, but only had Cockburn Sp. Reserve to close out the meal, which was a bit of a come-down.
They need some good advice - the rest of the menu was quite extravagent - and very tasty
Tom
Not overly impressed, but things taste differently in thin air...
There was sediment in the glass - not really suitable for aircraft - Taylor would have been more sensible - but better than most airlines (who usually offer reserves)
Thai gave me some excellent Ch. Branaire-Ducru '99 on my last trip, but only had Cockburn Sp. Reserve to close out the meal, which was a bit of a come-down.
They need some good advice - the rest of the menu was quite extravagent - and very tasty
Tom
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my tasting note:
(in 375ml, sealed with standard cork, not stoppered. ~$17.00)
nice plummy hue; clean aroma of fresh fruits, not spirity, some pepper; medium to light weight mouth feel, nice core of sweet cherry fruit; nice balance, again spirit is well integrated; medium short fininsh; overall a very nice LBV.
(in 375ml, sealed with standard cork, not stoppered. ~$17.00)
nice plummy hue; clean aroma of fresh fruits, not spirity, some pepper; medium to light weight mouth feel, nice core of sweet cherry fruit; nice balance, again spirit is well integrated; medium short fininsh; overall a very nice LBV.
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