Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.6

The Vineyardist 2nd label.
This one surprised me by how much air it needed to open up. Had a splash on day 1 and immediately corked it back up for a day 2 decant. Definitely not an over extracted Cabernet just to please the masses. My ratings might be higher than others but I work these wines to get the best out of them.

Interesting note I found-

The Vineyardist is a Diamond Mountain property with a long history. In the late 19th century it was purchased by a Dutch shipping captain who planted vineyards and made wine. During prohibition the vineyards were replaced with nut and prune orchards. In 2000 the property was purchased by Dirk Fulton and Becky Kukkola, who began replanting some of the 80 acres to vineyards. — 7 months ago

Mike Dinter

9.0

im Nautilus in Port Soller mit Mary Briggi Uschi und Dirk — 4 years ago

Diederick Swagemakers

8.9

@wijnbar bij dirk Den Bosch — 6 years ago

Mike Dinter

8.9

Mit Mary und DirK L. im RocaMar in Port d’Andratx — 7 years ago

Phil

9.8

So different from anything else, a blend of flavors, of scents... — 8 years ago

Maciek Krupa

Chief Wine Officer at WINYFY, Sommelier

9.0

First DODA:) — 9 years ago

Alex Dudnik

9.2

My favorite barbera. Flavorful and nice finish. Had this one with Dirk Trauner who is hiding behind the bottle. — 9 years ago

Ericsson

9.3

Hate to use this comparison, but it’s a point of reference: this taste like high quality white Rhône blend. It’s a 2017 and it’s tight at opening with umami notes which turn to the lightest gooseberry unctuous concoction you’ve ever tasted (in due time). The finish retains plenty of acidity and balance to keep you sipping. Dirk Niepoort is a wizard; and the native Portuguese varietals dance to the tune of his wand in this bottle. — 2 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.4

2016 vintage. Dirk Niepoort's answer to Burgundy and it actually has a Pinot Noir like colour and mouthfeel. This is a very unusual Douro from very old vines. Delicate nose with sour cherries , pomegranate and flowers. It is all about finesse and subtlety. Very long. Delicious and expensive (80 euros), but if you see the prices of Portuguese high end wines these days it almost seems a bargain. — 3 years ago

ZOTASTIC

9.9

Wonderful wine, great company. They pulled it out from the secret corner in their wine cellar — 6 years ago

with Scott

Mike Dinter

9.3

mit Dirk L., Papa und Mary im Bohemio in S’Arracó — 7 years ago

Lynn Gowdy

9.1

Mafarrico (bad boy) Tinto, Douro DOC. Blackberry, evergreen, bay laurel, dried herbs on the nose, finely balanced acid-tannin palate, me-dusty, the hubby-silky mouthfeel. Brambly palate with more evergreen. Medium acidity and body, flavors linger as it rides off into a western sunset. Álvero Martinho Lopes is a terroir and dirt guy who works with Dirk Nieport. I’m surprised at the lower scores. This is what a Douro field blend is, no less than 8 different 🍇 varieties. — 7 years ago

Maciej Kurka

9.1

Very intense nose reminiscent of some heavy layer of jam on croissant. 60% milk chocolate 40% dark chocolate kinda thing. My Port obsession continues with Sandeman. Still very attached to Niepoort tho. Dirk knowz — 9 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.5

2007 colheita, bottled in 2022. You can't go wrong with Dirk Niepoort's colheitas and this freshly bottled 2007 is a beauty. Niepoort colheitas are typically bottled after minimum 10 years in barrel (the legal minimum being 7 years) and the first bottling for this 2007 took place in March 2018. While they won't go bad in bottle, you might as well get them as fresh as possible. Brilliant tawny colour. Wonderful aromatics with candied fruits, orange peel, salted caramel and coffee. In the mouth it is amazingly fresh, with bright acidity balancing the dried figs and plums and the refined tannic backbone. Impressively long finish with candied orange, dark chocolate and coffee. A beautiful meditation wine and exceptional value. Abv. 18,9%. — 3 years ago

Adam Gäfvert

9.5

Wow, so majestic and well worth the wait. There is so much here it’s not even worth it to begin to write it down. A bottle to enjoy with some sharp cheese and good company. Well done Dirk! — 4 years ago

M

9.1

Glou glou mineraly, tasty litro org, — 6 years ago

Martinez

9.0

Unfortified flor-aged 100% Palomino by Dirk Niepoort & Equipo Navazos, sourced from the historic Macharnudo vineyard in Jerez. Fermented in old, 600-liter oak casks with indigenous yeasts and aged for 12 months under flor. Oxidative nose with hints hay and pineapple. Light, mineral, precise and bone dry on the mouth, with nice saltiness and a long, somewhat bitter finish. — 6 years ago

Keith Ward

9.5

Amazing Chianti from an amazing (and steadfastly consistent) producer! Super cherry with beautiful tobacco and leather notes ends in a super-long quality finish! Dirk now, then drink some more!! — 8 years ago

Diederick Swagemakers

9.4

Taste bij Dirk (den Bosch) — 9 years ago

Paul Woolls

9.2

Another beautiful 1996. Dirk has succeeded in his goal of elegance, low alcohol, balance and fresh fruit. Even after 20 years. — 9 years ago