Bottled in 1986, a amber/orange colour with bricking on the edge. Raisins, marzipan. Long soft and voloptues aftertaste with a superb balance. Definately the blockbuster of the evening.
Never had a Niepoort Colheita before. This one is a keeper.
I wonder what it would be if it was given more time to breath.
94 points
1970 Niepoort Colheita Port
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Re: 1970 Niepoort Colheita
I've only had this once, and although it had a ton of bottle stink when first opened, was a beauty. Glad you got to try this bottle as your first Niepoort Colheita so you can see how great some of them are.
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Re: 1970 Niepoort Colheita
Erik,
As a Dutchman, I am kinda surprised that you've never had a Niepoort Colheita before. If I am not mistaken, Dirk's Ports are very well represented in your country. I don't know which I like more the Colheita or the 1970 VP by Niepoort, as both are excellent. Glad you finally lost your Niepoort Colheita virginity.
As a Dutchman, I am kinda surprised that you've never had a Niepoort Colheita before. If I am not mistaken, Dirk's Ports are very well represented in your country. I don't know which I like more the Colheita or the 1970 VP by Niepoort, as both are excellent. Glad you finally lost your Niepoort Colheita virginity.
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