2006 Niepoort Douro Vertente - Portugal, Douro (5/12/2009) This had really good genes, folks A raspberry spicy leaning nose, with cream and some pain grille . A luscious yet peppery mouth feel, pretty excellent length and complexity for such a young wine,which you also can tell from the racy acidity, all in all, impressive work. (92 pts.)
Since they are so young, I will be curious to see how they evolve,although, because/in spite of their acidity and explosiveness they are quite drinkable now.
Posts: 168 | Location: Montreal | Registered: Dec 19, 2006
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of blueberries, vanilla, soft spices and berries. Flavors of black licorice, black currants and black berries. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink over the medium term. (91 pts.)
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Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Rich nose of berries, a bit of blueberries, some mocha, plums, currants and white pepper. Flavors of black cherries, currants, black raspberries and black licorice. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins and body. Drink over the medium term. This wine has it going on. As the saying goes...tasted twice and pretty consistent notes. (92 pts.)
Joe ----- Wine is like potato chips around me...if it's open, it's gone.
Come visit me sometime at http://www.winexiles.com/
A raspberry spicy leaning nose, with cream and some pain grille . A luscious yet peppery mouth feel, pretty excellent length and complexity for such a young wine,which you also can tell from the racy acidity, all in all, impressive work. (92 pts.)