Niepoort, Vintage other_regions The 2004 Brut Cristal has

The 2004 Brut Cristal has put on quite a bit of weight since I first tasted it earlier this year

The 2011 Barolo Pira Vecchie Viti is deep

The 2017 is no exception

acidity and alcohol

black plum

Niepoort, Vintage other_regions The 2004 Brut Cristal hasRuby 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