1985 Niepoort Vintage Port
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 5:30 am
When opening this bottle the smell of cassis immediately hit my nose. A mouthwatering start. The colour is almost black, even in full sunlight. In the decanter only the edges are a bit red. Beautiful colour. I let it in the decanter for approx. 9 hours before serving. When pouring the smell is still heavy, with lots of young fruit like cherries, raspberries and blackberries. Excellent tearing in the glass, looks like syrup. First taste is almost heaven, sweet but very gentle and soft.
The only mistake i made was that just before i tasted some very dark chocolate ( 99% cocoa) what made my mouth bitter. Bad mistake.
Back to the tasting, like i said the taste was sweet and soft. I can taste lots of fruit, mainly plums and blackberries. Long aftertaste with still lots of tannins. Its not in its peak, it has some years ahead but definately a great wine with lots of potential. I give it 94 points now, but perhaps it will go to 96 in 5 years.
Update: even after 3 days the taste is still great, even better. The aftertaste is still long and smooth.
The only mistake i made was that just before i tasted some very dark chocolate ( 99% cocoa) what made my mouth bitter. Bad mistake.
Back to the tasting, like i said the taste was sweet and soft. I can taste lots of fruit, mainly plums and blackberries. Long aftertaste with still lots of tannins. Its not in its peak, it has some years ahead but definately a great wine with lots of potential. I give it 94 points now, but perhaps it will go to 96 in 5 years.
Update: even after 3 days the taste is still great, even better. The aftertaste is still long and smooth.