...definitively proved that it's an old-school, long-haul wine. Dry, stern and long on the finish, this is brilliant. It is hard to think of any basis on which this is not perfection just now—Niepoort says it is the best he's ever made. It's certainly the best I've seen from him, and it is a leading candidate for "Wine of the Vintage," although certainly not the only one. Finally, this is going to require patience.
A fresh and racy style, with loganberry, cassis and plum fruit flavors entwined with black licorice, sage and violet notes. The finish unfurls slowly, keeping latent depth in reserve. Distinctive.