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The July 2016 Internet-Only Auction Part 1
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Estimate: $190
Lightly scuffed labels.
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"The 2005 Batuta is the latest release of one of Portugal’s most sought after trophies, and easily the most successful of Niepoort’s 05 reds. There were only 50 cases imported of 700 produced. Dirk Niepoort likes it better than his 2004. I disagree. That said, this has many merits. It is a classically elegant 2005. It has surprising grip on the finish, and a certain—how to put this?—subtle richness . . . . It could use some time to settle down, but it seems surprisingly approachable . . . . Niepoort is one of the Douro’s iconic estates. In most vintages, Niepoort produces rather elegant wines, with a nod to Burgundy. In 2005, a vintage that produced lighter red wines in the first place, Niepoort’s lineup is very understated. The Vertente line’s first release was 2000. It is a more modestly priced entrant in Niepoort’s lineup compared to the well known trophies like Batuta and Charme."
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"The 2005 Batuta is the latest release of one of Portugal’s most sought after trophies, and easily the most successful of Niepoort’s 05 reds. There were only 50 cases imported of 700 produced. Dirk Niepoort likes it better than his 2004. I disagree. That said, this has many merits. It is a classically elegant 2005. It has surprising grip on the finish, and a certain—how to put this?—subtle richness . . . . It could use some time to settle down, but it seems surprisingly approachable . . . . Niepoort is one of the Douro’s iconic estates. In most vintages, Niepoort produces rather elegant wines, with a nod to Burgundy. In 2005, a vintage that produced lighter red wines in the first place, Niepoort’s lineup is very understated. The Vertente line’s first release was 2000. It is a more modestly priced entrant in Niepoort’s lineup compared to the well known trophies like Batuta and Charme."
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Best known for fortified Port from the Douro Valley, Portugal also produces distinctive dry reds from native grapes such as Touriga Nacional. Its dramatic terraced vineyards and blending traditions give the wines a singular identity.
One of the world's oldest demarcated wine regions, famed for fortified Port and, increasingly, powerful dry reds. Its terraced schist vineyards and native grapes yield wines of concentration and character.
Covers powerful dry reds and fortified Port from native varieties grown on the valley's terraced schist slopes.