Niepoort Vintage 2005

97 pts Wine Enthusiast - Fine, elegant, mineral but not balsamic, the floral and fruity character are enhanced. The taste continues fine, although it's a tannic wine. Rich but not excessive and with a long spicy aftertaste. Impressive finesse even though robust.

Winemaking:
This vintage continues Niepoort tradition to create balanced ports with great concentration but simultaneously fine and delicate. Once again, at Niepoort, we believe that we managed to produce a Vintage Port to last for decades... Vinification: In 2005 the harvest had very hot and also very humid days. The production was high but with small berries that have concentrated the tannins and colour. Overripe and dry grapes were taken out to reassure the finesse of the wine. Vinha da Pisca (very old vineyard) with notes of coffee and black berries gave the final blend the desired freshness.

Grape Varieties:
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Amarela, Sousão, Tinta Roriz

Tasting Notes:
Fine, elegant, mineral but not balsamic, the floral and fruity character are enhanced. The taste continues fine, although it's a tannic wine. Rich but not excessive and with a long spicy aftertaste. Impressive finesse even though robust.

Store and Serve Advices:
Recommended serving at a temperature of 16 to 18ºC

Food Pairing:
Perfect with “Queijo da Serra”, a Stilton or other blue cheeses. Egg based desserts with “pão de ló” (Portuguese sponge based cake).

Reviews and Awards:
. 97 points in Wine Enthusiast Magazine;
. 93 points in Wine & Spirits Magazine;
. 92 points in CellarTracker;
. 91 points in Wine Spectator Magazine;
. 18,5 points in Jancis Robinson;
. 17 points in Revista de Vinhos;
. Gold medal Japan Wine Challenge 2007;
. Silver medal Mundus Vini 2007.