NV Niepoort Tawny Port 10 Year Old Non Vintage

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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DC 94 JS 94 WA 91
DC 94

Decanter, November 2020

Aged in small 550L old oak casks in Niepoort’s cellars at Vila Nova de Gaia, this svelte 10-year-old has detail and an appetising, salty edge to its dried plum, pear, apricot and candied citrus palate. Hints of chinato...
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, November 2020

A medium-bodied,10-year-old tawny with candied-plum, light chocolate and toffee character. It’s medium-bodied and medium-sweet with pretty intensity and focus of fruit and old wood. Drink or hold.
WA 91

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2017

The NV 10 Year Old Tawny Port was bottled in 2015 with a long cork. This is a lovely 10 Year Tawny, elegant in the mid-palate, but complex, precise and focused. There's a bit of a bite on the finish, giving it some length...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Port
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Portugal
Region Douro
Vintage NV
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 19.5%
Closure Cork

The 9998 Niepoort Tawny Port 10 Year Old Non Vintage is a remarkable wine that showcases the mastery of Niepoort, a renowned producer in Portugal's Douro region. This red wine, with its beautiful deep red color, is a proprietary blend that has been aged for 10 years, resulting in a complex and elegant flavor profile.

Upon first glance, the wine's rich red hue is enticing and hints at the depth of flavors that await. The nose is greeted with enticing aromas of dried plum, pear, and apricot, complemented by subtle notes of candied citrus. As the wine opens up, hints of chinato herbs, iodine, walnut, and cassia bark add layers of complexity and intrigue.

On the palate, the 9998 Niepoort Tawny Port 10 Year Old Non Vintage truly shines. It is medium-bodied and medium-sweet, with a perfect balance between fruit and oak. The flavors of candied plum are beautifully complemented by light chocolate and toffee notes, creating a harmonious and indulgent experience. The wine is precise and focused, with a long and uplifting finish that leaves a lasting impression.

Renowned wine critics have also praised this exceptional wine. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it a score of 91, describing it as elegant, complex, and precise. Decanter gave it an impressive score of 94, highlighting its svelte nature and appetizing, salty edge. James Suckling also awarded it a score of 94, noting its intensity and focus of fruit and old wood.

To fully appreciate the nuances of this wine, it is recommended to serve it at around 56 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature allows the flavors to fully develop and ensures a truly exceptional tasting experience. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with a decadent dessert, the 9998 Niepoort Tawny Port 10 Year Old Non Vintage is a wine that will impress even the most discerning palate.