Niepoort 10 Year Old Tawny Port
Fortified 20% ABV ABV NiepoortChristmas gift that I ended up keeping
Got this as a gift for my dad but opened it early to "check it was ok" and never looked back. The caramel and walnut thing going on is gorgeous, and it's got this lovely warming quality without burning your throat like some ports do. Ended up buying another bottle for dad. Worth every penny at £44.
Nice but not sure about the price
Tried this at a wine bar and liked it enough to grab a bottle. It's smooth and the dried fruit flavours are really nice, proper butterscotch vibes. But £44 is a lot for a 10 year tawny when there are decent ones for half that. Would buy again on offer.
Getting into port and this is a great start
I'm pretty new to port but this Niepoort is making me a convert. There's a spicy warmth to it that keeps you sipping, and I love the apricot and caramel notes. At 20% it's strong but doesn't taste it which is frankly dangerous. Had it with some dark chocolate and it was unreal.
Perfect after-dinner port
The guy at the wine shop recommended this when I said I wanted something for after dinner with cheese. He was spot on. Really nutty with a bit of orange peel coming through, and the sweetness isn't overpowering at all. We finished the bottle between three of us way too quickly.