Purchased one bottle at auction in Norway. Bottle was in perfect condition.
Bottled 2012, i.e. 4 years in wood. Decanted 5 hrs which was OK. Dark red with a light rim. Deep well-integrated aroma consisting of oak, minerals and some fruit. Medium to full body. Quite smooth at start with the same mix as the aroma. In addition, there were hints of coffee. The berries had a touch of sweetness. Medium length aftertaste. In general, a well-structured wine, but this particular bottle was without “personality”. After some doubt rated at 90 pts.
TN: 2008 Niepoort Robustus Douro red
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