Niepoort Vintage Port 2003
97 pts Jamie Goode - Fine, elegant, mineral but not balsamic. The taste continues fine, aggressive and with tannins, rich but not excessive and with a long final. Impressive finesse even though robust.
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Quantity
Em Stock
Type
Vintage Port
Region
Port wine
Varieties
Touriga Nacional,Touriga Franca,Tinto Cão,Tinta Francisca,Tinta Amarela,Sousão,Tinta Roriz
Year
2003
Bottle Size
750 ml
Volume
20%
Winemaker
Dirk Niepoort

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Winemaking:
This vintage continues Niepoort tradition to create balanced ports with great concentration but simultaneously fine and delicate. At Niepoort' we predict that this vintage will be one of the finest in decades... Vinification: In 2003 the harvest had very hot days and also very humid days. The production was high but with small grapes that produced concentrated 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 finesse. In September 2005 the cycle for Niepoort Vintage 2003 was completed and now the wine ages in the final bottle, (32000 bottles of 750ml).

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

Tasting Notes:
Fine, elegant, mineral but not balsamic. The taste continues fine, aggressive and with tannins, rich but not excessive and with a long final. 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).

Allergens:
Contains sulphites.

Reviews and Awards:
. 97 points in Jamie Goode;
. 96 points in Wine & Spirits Magazine;
. 95 points in Wine Enthusiast Magazine;
. 95 points in Wine Spectator Magazine;
. 92 points in CellarTracker;
. 90 points in Stephen Tanzer;
. 16 points in Decanter.

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    — Jamie Goode     —    07/01/2016

97 points - Niepoort Vintage Port 2003

Quite structured and dense. The spicy nose shows rich fruit. The palate is dense and spicy with a wonderful tannic structure. A massive wine: structured and dense with lovely purity of fruit. Very serious. Excellent

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    — Wine Enthusiast     —    07/01/2016

95 points - Niepoort Vintage Port 2003

A great wine from master winemaker Dirk van Niepoort. It is big, solid, chunky and packed with ripe fruit flavors. It also has fine acidity and a layer of dry, woodsy tannins. To finish, there are good bitter chocolate flavors.

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    — Wine Spectator     —    07/01/2016

95 points - Niepoort Vintage Port 2003

Dark color. Intense aromas of blackberries, licorice and iodine. Full-bodied and lightly sweet, with wonderfully integrated tannins. Long and caressing, yet wonderfully structured. Sexy. Best after 2015. 3,330 cases made.

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Niepoort Vintage Port 2003

97 pts Jamie Goode - Fine, elegant, mineral but not balsamic. The taste continues fine, aggressive and with tannins, rich but not excessive and with a long final. Impressive finesse even though robust.
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