Niepoort, Vintage Vintage:2007 Strong reduction knocks down the

Strong reduction knocks down the nose

The palate is gently luxurious

The deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Roberta's Reserve State Lane Vineyard (100% Merlot) has a totally seductive nose of Indian spices

A very subtle hint of wood frames the restrained

Niepoort, Vintage Vintage:2007 Strong reduction knocks down theRuby 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