Community Tasting Note
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andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 98 points
December 11, 2015 - Bottled in 2013 – Smell is night and day different compared to the 1971. Surprisingly lively for 108 years old. More forest floor, autumn leaves, walnut, fig, maple syrup. More tertiary flavors and aromas than caramel/orange/plum you find in young Madeira. Brown in color with a decent amount of sediment. Still really enjoyable, liked it better than the last 1952 I had, an intellectual curiosity in terms of having a wine this old.
As with older bottles, it’s interesting to think what was going on in the world at the time. 1907 – The first air force was established, 1st Taxis in NYC, Plaza Hotel opens, Oklahoma becomes the 46th state. Katharine Hepburn and John Wayne born. The first powered flight had taken place just 4 years beforehand. The Ford Model T was still a year away. Amazing!2,649 views
1 Comment
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isaacjamesbaker commented:
2/6/16, 9:42 AM - Lovely notes. Just tasted this and agree - what a stunner! And sipping Madeira like this is an intellectual and historical honor. Cheers!