For The Love Of Port

As we moved into the main meal (where my motor-mouth got me in a bit of trouble with the grill ) I served the 2001 Niepoort Redoma: This was decanted about one hour prior to dinner. This was the first major Portuguese dry wine purchase that I made, and after drinking this, I was glad I got them. Still very dark color and a nose that was just great and reminded me of some Bordeaux that I've had (which isnt much). Lots of cedar, tobacco, some very nice drying tannins, the acidity on this was starting to drop out and it finished with a medium/long finish. This really seemed to be right about its apex and will hold here for about 2 more years. If you've got some, I'd slowly start drinking them and enjoy. 92 points.

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