Niepoort "Redoma" Douro Tinto 2004 (Portugal)

Deep red.

Pepper, red and black raspberry, earth, cream and oak spice. More open, a bit less deep than the Quinta Vale.

Quite round in the mouth, very attractive, with just a bit of acid-driven tannin at the side of the mouth. But this doesn't have the concentration of the Quinta V. A bit of a let down in the finish, but very tasty.

A blend of Tinta Amarela, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo) and Touriga Franca.

Day 4 - Better depth in both areas tonight. There's a pepper/earth character here that reminds me of a Palacios Bierzo. Intense, no fat.

$45