Niepoort Bioma Vinha Velha 2013 Port

Andre Dubois - Best port I've ever had, full stop

10/10

My local wine shop guy recommended this when I said I wanted something really special. I'm not exaggerating when I say every sip was slightly different — like layers kept revealing themselves. You'd never guess it's 20% because the alcohol is completely hidden. I've been into port for about five years now and this is the one that's ruined all others for me.

Olivia Park - Really good but maybe overhyped?

7/10

Saw this getting loads of praise online so treated myself for Christmas. It's definitely a quality port — nice structure, good acidity, long finish. But at £164 I expected it to change my life and it didn't quite get there. I'd probably pick a Niepoort at a lower price point next time and be just as happy.

Ingrid Holm - Incredible but hard to justify the price

8/10

Tried this at a tasting event and it genuinely stopped me in my tracks. Really expressive nose, loads of dark concentrated fruit, and the finish just goes on and on. But £164 is a lot for port when you can get very good stuff for a third of that. If someone else is buying, absolutely — but I'd hesitate to grab it myself again.

Priscilla Nunes - Old vine magic

9/10

Had this at a friend's dinner party and spent half the evening talking about it. It's got this depth to it that I think comes from the old vines — proper complexity without being a big boozy monster. Clean finish too. I'm now saving up to buy my own bottle which says it all really.

Aiko Tanaka - Worth every penny for a special night

9/10

Bought this for my wife's 40th and we split it after the kids went to bed. The fruit is so concentrated but it doesn't feel heavy at all — there's this acidity running through it that keeps you reaching for another sip. At £164 it's not an everyday thing but for a milestone birthday? Absolutely worth it.