Douro, Portugal
A modest Portuguese revelation- had snapped this Touriga blend up in an annual ‘ cost’ sale at my local wine store. With nearly five years of age has a lovely grip and medium bodied rose & tar palate, not unlike an Piedmont red. Does remind me of Nebbiolo, the elegant version. Well worth the 30$ or so odd, on sale.
A modest Portuguese revelation- had snapped this Touriga blend up in an annual ‘ cost’ sale at my local wine store. With nearly five years of age has a lovely grip and medium bodied rose & tar palate, not unlike an Piedmont red. Does remind me of Nebbiolo, the elegant version. Well worth the 30$ or so odd, on sale.
Sep 28th, 2021
Herbs, bright red cherry and crisp acidity in this impressive Douro made from grapes I can’t pronounce.
Herbs, bright red cherry and crisp acidity in this impressive Douro made from grapes I can’t pronounce.
Feb 16th, 2019
Smooth and perfect to have with friends. Reliable and always amazing. I say drink.
Smooth and perfect to have with friends. Reliable and always amazing. I say drink.
Feb 11th, 2018
The nose tells you immediately this wine is a dry blend with solid tannins. Complex balance of cherries and gooseberries on one hand, with dried fruit (rasins, prunes, apricot?) on the other. Very dry finish. Will go well with most food.
The nose tells you immediately this wine is a dry blend with solid tannins. Complex balance of cherries and gooseberries on one hand, with dried fruit (rasins, prunes, apricot?) on the other. Very dry finish. Will go well with most food.
1 person found it helpfulNov 19th, 2015It is interesting to note that Neipoort crafts primarily Port wines, so this dry red table wine that is a field blend from 70+ year-old vines is intriguing. The nose is almost Port-like with deep perfumy notes of plums, sultana, roasted black cherry, expresso and liqueur and spice…leaning toward, cardamom and white pepper. Silky on entry, yet totally gutsy and dry, with a core of fruit wrapped in refined tannins and moderate acidity. Dried apricot on the finish.
It is interesting to note that Neipoort crafts primarily Port wines, so this dry red table wine that is a field blend from 70+ year-old vines is intriguing. The nose is almost Port-like with deep perfumy notes of plums, sultana, roasted black cherry, expresso and liqueur and spice…leaning toward, cardamom and white pepper. Silky on entry, yet totally gutsy and dry, with a core of fruit wrapped in refined tannins and moderate acidity. Dried apricot on the finish.
1 person found it helpfulDec 21st, 2014
Niepoort 2009 Redomo Tinto Beautiful ruby in color. Graceful aromas of blueberry, bing cherry, fresh flowers and violets. The palate has tremendous balance, a good attack fans out over the mid-palate where the fruit and sweet tannins push forward extra layers of blackberries and black tea. Medium grain tannins add good structure and deftly frame the persistent finish. Hell of a wine!
Niepoort 2009 Redomo Tinto Beautiful ruby in color. Graceful aromas of blueberry, bing cherry, fresh flowers and violets. The palate has tremendous balance, a good attack fans out over the mid-palate where the fruit and sweet tannins push forward extra layers of blackberries and black tea. Medium grain tannins add good structure and deftly frame the persistent finish. Hell of a wine!
1 person found it helpfulOct 6th, 2013
Elegant and supple with character. A Douro classic. This wine at this stage can pair with any dish.
Elegant and supple with character. A Douro classic. This wine at this stage can pair with any dish.
Complex broody nose that comes off vinous with dark fruits, Spanish chorizo, cloves ask undertones of purples@flowers. Dark fruits come alive in the palate with a long finish of cloves and tobacco
Complex broody nose that comes off vinous with dark fruits, Spanish chorizo, cloves ask undertones of purples@flowers. Dark fruits come alive in the palate with a long finish of cloves and tobacco
Apr 10th, 2015