Turd Ferguson

8.9

Has a salty chalky vegetal, bitter, yet yellow fruity thing going on - all over the place. But it calms down with air and food. This isn’t a sipping wine. Paired very well with fish and chips. / edit : I liked this considerably more on day two, more harmonious and complete. Pair with schwarma-spiced grilled chicken thighs and Mediterranean feeeixins. — 11 days ago

Vandana Kalyan

9.2

Deceptively high alcohol level, very smooth wine, perfect for a group of friends — 5 months ago

Randy Fuller

9.6

This wine is medium-dark in the glass. The nose is rich with raspberry and blueberry aromas, while the palate shows dark fruit as well. There is a touch of oak, but it is not at all overdone. The tannins are somewhat fierce upon opening, so let it breathe a bit. The acidity is mouth-watering and the finish is lengthy. Taboadella begs for a thick, juicy steak. — 9 months ago

Kristen Grimes

9.3

Black cherry and plum fruit-forward aromas and on the palate with a little spiciness too, a lush mouth feel with balanced acidity and soft tannins. This is what I want in a Portuguese red!!

Also, love a detailed label!!
GRAPE VARIETY 80% JAEN, 10% TINTA RORIZ 5% ALFROCHEIRO AND 5% OTHERS

SOIL GRANITE AND CLAY

CLIMATE CONTINENTAL WITH MARITIME INFLUENCE

VINIFICATION STAINLESS STEEL VAT

MATURATION 6 MONTHS IN USED FRENCH OAK FOLLOWED BY 6 MONTHS IN THE BOTTLE

DESCRIPTION ELEGANCE ON A GRAND SCALE. LIGHTLY OAKED AND PERFECTLY BALANCED, WITH A SILKY TEXTURE AND CRISP EDGE, SUPPORTING BLACK CHERRY, PLUMS AND RASPBERRY FRUIT FLAVOURS DELICIOUS WITH POULTRY AND PORK DISHES. — 20 days ago

Craig Becraft

9.1

Exceptional complexion, delicate mix of dark fruit spice and umami  — 6 months ago

Jess

9.0

Deep ruby color.
Aromas of baked red fruit, baking spice.
Dry. Flavors of ripe raspberry, cherry, cinnamon, anise, candied red berry finish. Medium-rich, velvety tannins.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5 — 9 months ago

Chris Buggy

8.9

Always a fan of the niepoort offerings. Light and fruity, but enough body to take seriously — 2 months ago

Mary H

9.0

Very fresh nose - green vines and fresh air, a bit of acetone. Red fruit, nice but not terribly complex. — 4 months ago

Miguel Silva

9.1

I would like more acidity, but fantastic either way... Not too fruity — 9 months ago

Steve Rura

9.1

Very tasty aged Portuguese red. If I had it blind, I would guess Northern Spanish - Ribera del Duero or Rioja. Smooth and slightly musty/earthy from the age (got some cork crumbles). Opens pretty quickly, with concentrated red fruit and some blackberry. Pleasant tannic grip with a soft texture. Bold flavor throughout, big body (14.5% abv), some pepper and dry grass on a savory finish. Nice for a reasonable price. — a year ago