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Community Tasting Notes 16
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Lordswood wrote: 90 points
November 19, 2022 - Interesting. For reasons that are beyond me, other than its obvious age, I was concerned that this was coming to the end of its life and I had not tried any of my 6 bottles. Decant, wait and let it breathe. The coffee / chocolate spectrum of flavours fade slightly with time and more red fruits appear. I am tempted to say, be patient and trust. I will see if I can follow my own advice but will report back….
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Collector1855 wrote: 88 points
April 1, 2022 - During a 67PallMall tasting event. Dark fruit with smoky bacon and meaty aromas dominating, very rustic. On the palate this is again rather ristic, a bit like a Tannat from Madiran. The tannins are well judged though but the overall profile here is dominated by rusticity. I never had an interesting red wine made from Touriga Nactional, Tannat and Sagrantino. I think these 3 varietals are just too tannic and rustic.
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Yee Tee Likes this wine: 100 points
February 5, 2022 - Aerate for 1hour! Perfect
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SGoenophile Likes this wine: 91 points
November 15, 2019 - Niepoort wine dinner. Has the softness of maturity with fruit intact. Highest alcohol of the 3 vintages at 13.5% abv. Interesting as a guide to the evolution of Batuta’s taste profile as it ages. My personal pecking order is still 2015>2013>2008.
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gazinho wrote: 95 points
July 21, 2019 - Lustrous ruby in colour
A serious decant opens this up.
Cherry along with herbal aromas on the nose. Notes of mint.
Vanilla on the palate, blossoming of red fruit, particularly cherry and aredcurrant sharpness.
Generous minerality.
Backbone of lightly astringent acidity.
Excelent fruity finish.
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By Richard Hemming MW
4/1/2022 (link)(Niepoort, Batuta Douro Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Tom Cannavan
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By Tom Cannavan
Expert's choice: Portuguese wine, 3/2/2013 (link)(Niepoort, Batuta, Douro Valley, Portugal, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
For The Love of Port
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By Roy Hersh
Issue #70, 5/4/2012(Niepoort Batuta Douro Red Wine) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Roy Hersh
Issue #70, 3/22/2012(Niepoort Batuta Douro red wine) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Julia Harding, MW
10/22/2011 (link)(Niepoort, Batuta Douro Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Julia Harding, MW
6/6/2011 (link)(Niepoort, Batuta Douro Red) Subscribe to see review text.
For The Love of Port
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By Roy Hersh
Issue #57, 12/10/2010(Niepoort Batuta Douro Red wine) Subscribe to see review text.
i-WineReview.com
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Report 24: New Wines of Portugal, 9/30/2010 (link)
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JancisRobinson.com
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By Richard Hemming, MW
7/23/2010 (link)(Niepoort, Batuta Douro Red) Subscribe to see review text.
For The Love of Port
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By Roy Hersh
Issue #54, 5/18/2010(Niepoort Batuta Douro Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Roy Hersh
Issue #54, 5/18/2010(Niepoort Batuta Douro Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Roy Hersh
Issue #54, 5/18/2010(Niepoort Batuta Douro Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Chris Kissack
May 2007 (link)(Niepoort Batuta) Subscribe to see review text.
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
5/18/2010 (link) 89 points(Niepoort Douro Batuta) Barrel samples:
Component 1 - berry, camphor nose; berry, camphor palate; medium-plus finish 90-92 pts.
Component 2, barrel 1 - berry, camphor, rich nose; tart red fruit, berry, camphor palate with firm tannins; medium finish 89-91 pts.
Component 2, barrel 2 - fruitier, tart berry palate; medium finish 90-92 pts.
Component 3 - nice tart red fruit, camphor nose; silky textured, tasty, tart red fruit palate with good acidity; medium finish 91-93 pts.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Niepoort
- Varietal Red Blend
- Designation Batuta
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Portugal
- Region Douro
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Douro
- UPC Codes 5602840099364, 5602840099395, 5603977002197
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 79 (54%)
- Consumed 66 (46%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 9 votes
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