A Madeira Tasting at Madeira Wine Company

Funchal
Tasted Friday, July 6, 2001 by Xavier Auerbach with 376 views

Flight 1 (3 Notes)

  • 1860 Leacock Sercial Solera 93 Points

    Portugal, Madeira

    Bottled 1989. Lovely golden brown; light and nutty nose but finesse and depth, harmonious; elegant and refined, good concentration and balance, layered, deep, less acidity than old vintage Sercial and so very approachable.

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  • 1870 Blandy's Madeira Verdelho Solera 93 Points

    Portugal, Madeira

    Bottled 1989. Rich, burnt amber; light nose, some caramel and nuts, nice depth; very pleasant, rounded and supple, firm but balanced acidity, very attractive; excellent length, lovely acidity, nuts and a hint of caramel

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  • 1845 Cossart Gordon & Co. Madeira Bual Solera Centenary 94 Points

    Portugal, Madeira

    Bottled 1989. Deep and intense colour; warm and fragrant Bual nose, nuts and vanilla; velvety, medium-sweet, beautifully rounded and layered, good weight, well-built, not extremely concentrated but very attractive and elegant, beautifully integrated acidity.

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