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Powerful wine. It has intense berries, a definite edge of black plum skins, spicy tannins and big black berry fruits. This is serious stuff, but the fruit is always there, a big burst of flavor followed by bright acidity. 1 Note
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With its echo of the twists of the Douro river in its name, this properly shows the powered tannins of many Douro wines. At the same time, there is ultra-rich fruit to fill out the firm, leather texture, with blackberry, black plum and sage flavors. A wine to age for 2–3 years. 1 Note
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This is a new label from Niepoort. It’s action-packed, velvety with both deliciously sweet fruit and bone-dry tannins. It is round and smooth on top of black, dense fruits. Licorice and acidity dominate the aftertaste. 1 Note
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A leaner version of this wine than the 2000 vintage. It is firm with ripe, meaty flavors and solid, very dry tannins. The high acids give this wine obvious staying power, but seem to dominate the fruit at this stage. —R.V. 1 Note
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The lightweight of the Passadouro range, Passa has lively berry fruits, soft tannins and acidity to match. It’s a drink-now wine, the texture open and ready to go. 1 Note
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This is both powerful and elegant, giving great ripe fruit, black berries and dark tannins. It is a solid wine, its fruit packed into a firm structure. It has a delicious juicy character that balances the acidity and tannins. Age for several years. 1 Note
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From Passadouro’s old vines, this is serious, complex wine. Its fruit is an integral part of the dark tannic structure, adding to the gentle power. It has spice as well as juicy fruit, wood and, on the finish, sweet fruit flavors. 1 Note
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High-altitude vineyards give plenty of freshness to this bright and textured wine. Apple skin flavors work with citrus and great acidity. To drink now for a fine apéritif or with shellfish. 1 Note
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From 45-year-old vines, a wine with huge concentration, yet always elegant in character. The weight and density are palpable. Dark black fruits, along with a juicy edge, go with the dry core of this ageworthy wine. 1 Note
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A classic Douro blend of Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and 5% Touriga Nacional, this wine comes from vines in São João de Pesqueira. It is very classy and elegant, with very ripe tannins, powerful black fruits and intense, perfumed flavors. This wine could certainly age for 5–10 years. Imported by Organic Vintners. 1 Note
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Poças Portuguese Red - 2006
