The house Niepoort was founded in 1842 by Eduard Kebe, who in 1847 got the Dutchman Franciscus Marius van der Niepoort as a business partner. Meanwhile, the fifth generation, Dirk van der Niepoort, is now in the company. The innovative Senior Tawny is a blend of various Tawny Ports, which have matured for at least 7 years in small barrels. This gives a little bit more oxidation and provides a refined, deep taste of red fruit.
