From half bottle.
Popped and poured for a guest to have something with the cheese. The cheese was largely ignored while the glass of port was consumed.
Entirely opaque, red rim.
Nose of poached pears, almost eau de vie de poire william.
Very vinous wine, exuberant blackcurrant flavours, like a supercharged American cabernet sauvignon, complete with the Napa mint. Tannins present but fine-grained and not unattractive.
Long, drying finish. Positively refreshing. Like the 2017 this is lovely to drink now, but will surely age happily.
+ 24 hours - very similar to day before, no fading of the fruit.
Consumed 24/6/20 & 25/6/20
2015 Niepoort
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Re: 2015 Niepoort
Good to hear as I have a dozen bottles!
Have you tasted the 2015 Bioma?
Have you tasted the 2015 Bioma?
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Re: 2015 Niepoort
@ H_Sterling - you have yourself a fine port IMHO.
I have not tasted the 2015 Bioma. But I do have 3 bottles...
I have not tasted the 2015 Bioma. But I do have 3 bottles...
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Re: 2015 Niepoort
The 2015 Bioma was absolutely fantastic when I tried it on release: I rated it right up there with the very best Vintage Ports I have tried. I am studiously attempting to avoid any of my Biomas, though, since I think they will have fantastic longevity.
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Re: 2015 Niepoort
Yup, same here - my 2015 Bioma is staying put for another 2 decades at least!