TN: 2001 Niepoort Vertente Douro
Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:56 pm
WOW, what a coincident Fred. I just finished a bottle of 2001 Niepoort Vertente as I type.
Surprsing how similar my impression is. This was drunk over the course of 2 1/2 hours and it started to show its best after about 40-45 minutes of air.
Nose of ripe blueberries, a touch of plum, with a very slight hint of mint maybe. The palate was still bold and captivating, the tannins have rounded out and integrated very nicely with a very balanced does of acidity. A good dose of cedar, but not over done, leather, and dry dark berries round out the medium finish. 90 points
I think this is drinking at its best right now and should hold for a bit longer. My impression is to finish off the 4 remaing bottles I have in the next year or so. Although I may keep one, as an experiment, for several more years.
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Surprsing how similar my impression is. This was drunk over the course of 2 1/2 hours and it started to show its best after about 40-45 minutes of air.
Nose of ripe blueberries, a touch of plum, with a very slight hint of mint maybe. The palate was still bold and captivating, the tannins have rounded out and integrated very nicely with a very balanced does of acidity. A good dose of cedar, but not over done, leather, and dry dark berries round out the medium finish. 90 points
I think this is drinking at its best right now and should hold for a bit longer. My impression is to finish off the 4 remaing bottles I have in the next year or so. Although I may keep one, as an experiment, for several more years.
This tasting note is one of several related tasting notes. Click [here] to see the original note in context.