TN: 2002 Niepoort Redoma Douro

[Frederick Blais]

Redoma Tinto 2002 : My fourth bottle in 2 monts already, I'm really craving this one. First nose is bursting with wood notes like chocolate, vanilla and coconut. Then with swirl and time, this all integrate to let show more terroir flavours of young dark berry fruits like black currant and dark cherries still keeping that chocolate touch. Mouth is rich, full of fruits and mineral notes balanced with fresh acidity giving lovely structure so pleasant right now. Flavours of ripe red and dark fruits are filling the creamy textured palate, again a really good finish on fruits, chocolate and mineral tones. I've just ordered more! while it has less depth than the 2001 Redoma this one is so much more accessible right now, I can't resists. This wine should age well as it will keep that freshness and develop more complexity. 17/20+

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