2009 NAVAZOS Niepoort
| Grapes:
Palomino
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Origin: Spain, Jerez |
Lea & Sandeman review
Dirk Niepoort's venture into Andalucia, or Jerez to be more precise, is a remarkabale and extraordinary Palomino fermented in sherry butts. As in sherry production, the wine is allowed to develop a 'flor' and then immediately racked. With many of the characteristics of a Fino sherry, such as a yeasty nose and salty tang, the wine has wonderful texture and incredible length. A curiosity at first perhaps, but develops into a wonderful taste sensation (even if you are not a sherry aficionado).