Niepoort, Vintage other_regions While this is almost always

While this is almost always a muscular and at times even robust wine young

which is unusual for this wine that has often been more bombastic

A complex if not especially fresh nose speaks of red cherry

sandalwood and spice

and sweet red berry fruit add to the wine's stunning allure

Niepoort, Vintage other_regions While this is almost alwaysRuby purple, a bit more saturated than the Secundum. Brooding aromas of crushed black fruits, licorice and spices. Very ripe, thick and dense, with compelling sweetness of fruit. Bright, integrated acids give this very lush, fleshy, palate coating wine excellent tensile strength. Finishes impressively long and bright, with finely grained, mouthdusting tannins. This has a terrific kernel of fruit and a three dimensional palate feel. Stephen Tanzer