The one the WS rated 95 pts.

This is a very good tawny but over rated point-wise. Light amber color. Light on the nose showing a whiff of fig and dried fruits. Fig and caramel on the palete with touches of rasins and a light acidity. Lacking in body and depth for me, slightly simple but definitely elegant. Very well balanced with a medium length finish. 91-92 points is closer to reality.

I absolutely love this Port; for my taste it is perhaps the best 10YOT out there. The highest I've rated it was 93 points.
JHD, when was yours bottled?

StevieCage - Not sure, I'll check.

I'm not saying that I didn't love this, just that it didn't measure to the WS hype of it. You open a 95 point wine, you expect a "wow" factor and it wasn't there. Still, a very good port and reasonable bargain.

Probably bottled about two years ago, I've had these less than a year.

I tasted this tonight as part of a Portuguese wine tasting (hosted by the Roots and myself): a 2004 bottling: all-round elegance, great balance between fruit and more mature flavours. I'll say it again, one of the best 10YOT out there.
95 points? No, not for me, but still great!

N.V. Niepoort Porto 10 Year Old Tawny - Portugal, Douro, Porto (10/18/2009)
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Tasted October 18, 2009 at a retail tasting.

Light garnet to garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of toasted almonds, a bit of maple and a finish of Grand Mariner. Flavors of almonds, molasses and black licorice/anise. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink over the short to medium term. (90 pts.)