2003 Niepoort Secundum Vintage Port

[Eric LeVine]

[*]2003 Niepoort Porto Secundum - Portugal, Douro, Porto
Well this is a plush little baby of a wine, very nice. Of all the wines, the spirit seemed uniquely integrated from the get-go, although with air it did peek out. Wow, this shows unreal balance, dancing acidity, round, surprisingly ready to enjoy, maybe a faint hint of coarse tannin on the finish. Overall, this was the most drinkable of the wines today, and the level of smoothness, balance and overall readiness is amazing. However, once the bag came off it seemed a little more obvious, as this label is indeed bred for more approachability. Very nice! (94 pts.)[/*:m]

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