2021 Niepoort Crusted Port 3 x 0.75L 3 Bottles Port Wine WINEMAKER: Dirk Niepoort. WINE VARIETIES: 100% Field Blend, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca & Tinto Cão. VINIFICATION The Crusted Port complements the Niepoort Vintage and Late Bottled Vintage style. Traditionally, Crusted Port is selected from wines of Vintage quality, from two or three harvests, undergoes no fining or filtration prior to bottling and is released three years after bottling. TASTING NOTES With a vivid, deep dark red edge, this wine reveals notes of cherries and black plums, enhanced by a delicate touch of mint and licorice. The palate is dominated by smooth, well-integrated tannins, layered with lush ripe fruit and a lengthy finish. It’s a lively wine that is just starting to show signs of bottle aging. While already delightful to drink, it also has the potential to mature gracefully over many years. SERVING Chocolate desserts, especially dark chocolate. Cheddar, Gouda and Brie cheese. Spicy dishes. As the name suggests, Crusted Port creates a natural deposit in bottle, therefore it is important to decant it before serving. This Port is most appealing in its youth but will also benefit from several years of ageing, during which the bottle should be stored lying down. HISTORY From 1842 up to today, six generations have been writing Niepoort’s history. What unites them is a passion for wine – a passion which respects traditions but does not shy away from embarking on new paths whenever its unbridled creative drive sounds the call. Dirk is the current leader of the family – a role passed down to him by his father, with the challenge to “innovate while preserving good traditions”. More than up for the challenge, this fifth-generation member of Niepoort is intensely curious by nature: he carefully observes everything that happens around him, and when he glimpses a unique opportunity, he jumps into action without hesitation. Dirk's children Daniel, Marco and Ana are following in their father's footsteps to ensure that the next few chapters of Niepoort's history continue to be as fruitful as each harvest. PLEASE NOTE: This is a recurring auction. The seal number(s) you see on the photos might differ from the one(s) on your bottle(s).