Niepoort Nat'Cool Drink Me Bairrada Tinto 2023

Andre Dubois — The one that made me pay attention

8/10

I'm pretty new to wine beyond the supermarket stuff but this was something else. You can actually smell proper dark fruit when you stick your nose in, and it sort of unfolds the more you drink it. My partner said I looked ridiculous staring into my glass but honestly there's loads going on in there.

Sophie Brennan — Great with steak night

7/10

Saw Niepoort recommended online somewhere and grabbed this to try. Clean finish, good acidity, and enough depth that it held up to a big ribeye without disappearing. Would happily have it again but might wait for it to go on offer.

Diana Cruz — Bit pricey for a weeknight

6/10

It's a well-made wine, no question. Dark fruit on the nose, nicely balanced, doesn't outstay its welcome. But £23.75 is steep when you're just having pasta on a Tuesday. I'd save this one for when you've got people round.