Niepoort releases 2010 and 2012 Colheita's

[Andy Velebil]

Seems strange to release two different vintages that are only 2 years apart at the same time. Anyone have a clue why?

[Glenn E.]

With tawnies you release 'em when they're ready, or at least ready to be the product you need at the time.

DR released their 2007 Colheita before their 2006 by a year or two, too, which is almost the same thing.

[Andy Velebil]

With tawnies you release 'em when they're ready, or at least ready to be the product you need at the time.

DR released their 2007 Colheita before their 2006 by a year or two, too, which is almost the same thing.

I get that. But weird to release two vintages so close to each other at the same time.

[John M.]

I do not quite get 10 and 12 year Colheita's.....Tawny to me does not get really interesting until about 20 years. Of course, that is my palate--but I would prefer producers keep their powder dry a lot longer than 10-12 years.

[Eric Ifune]

Dirk thinks they're ready?
Cash flow?

[Frederick Blais]

Seems strange to release two different vintages that are only 2 years apart at the same time. Anyone have a clue why?

I guess we will have to taste them side by side to understand why I would hope that they have such distinct character.

[Andy Velebil]

Dirk thinks they're ready?
Cash flow?

That made me laugh.

[Thomas V]

Cash flow?

My thoughts exactly.