The glass containing the Niepoort Vintage is almost overflowing with fruity aromas – damson, cassis, tobacco and cigar box all beautifully defined. With aeration there is a very appealing sense of Bordeaux-like austerity that comes forth. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins, a slight savoriness infusing the tertiary black fruit, and superb structure on the reserved, quite aristocratic finish, which offers a kick of spice on the aftertaste. Wonderful. 94-96 points

Very intense blackish purple. Fantastic breadth and richness. Putty, opulent and so rich! Much sweeter and juicier than the Bioma. Very lifted and dry on the end but only after the most amazing fresh fruit. Racy and sinewy. Racehorse. Fab. Palate scrub on the end. 18.5++ points

Great nose here of crushed raspberries and minerals with hints of dark chocolate. Full body, medium sweet with a chewy, peppery and lightly stemmy character. It’s long and tannic but very polished. One of best ever young vintage Ports from here. 1,500 cases produced of this foot-trodden wine. Try in 2023. 97 points