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Madeira Masterclass
WSET School, Bermondsey
Tasted March 31, 2015 by HStaal with 704 views
Introduction
The Madeira Wine Institute presented the masterclass which was guided by Natasha Hughes MW and included the theory – learning about the history, terroir and grape varieties of Madeira – as well as a practical wine tasting.
Barbeito, Rainwater Reserva Meio Seco 5 Anos
HM Borges, Bual 10 Anos
Henriques and Henriques, Sercial 2001
Oliveiras, Meio Seco 15 Anos
Justinos, Fine Rich Colheita 1995
Justinos, Terrantez Frasquiera 1978
Flight 1 (6 notes)
White - Fortified
N.V. Barbeito Madeira Rainwater Reserva
85 points
Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Pale amber colour.
Nose: The nose is Clean and Fully Developed, showing Medium(+) intensity aromas of orange peel, almond, nutty, caramel, toffee, coffee, fig, honey.
Palate: The wine is Medium Dry in the mouth with a High level of acidity. It has a High Level of alcohol (19.00%) for a fortified wine. It has Medium(+) body and Medium intensity flavours of orange peel, caramel, toffee, coffee, almond, fig, nutty, honey. The finish is Medium(+). High refreshing acidity.
Overall: Good length, intensity and complexity. Good balance between sweetness and acidity.
Conclusion: It is a Good quality wine. Drink Now; not suitable for Ageing or Further Ageing Will not improve with ageing.; High priced (£12.95)
Nose: The nose is Clean and Fully Developed, showing Medium(+) intensity aromas of orange peel, almond, nutty, caramel, toffee, coffee, fig, honey.
Palate: The wine is Medium Dry in the mouth with a High level of acidity. It has a High Level of alcohol (19.00%) for a fortified wine. It has Medium(+) body and Medium intensity flavours of orange peel, caramel, toffee, coffee, almond, fig, nutty, honey. The finish is Medium(+). High refreshing acidity.
Overall: Good length, intensity and complexity. Good balance between sweetness and acidity.
Conclusion: It is a Good quality wine. Drink Now; not suitable for Ageing or Further Ageing Will not improve with ageing.; High priced (£12.95)
White - Fortified
N.V. H.M. Borges Madeira Old Reserve Boal Reserva Velha 10 Years Old
87 points
Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Medium amber colour.
Nose: The nose is Clean and Fully Developed, showing Medium(+) intensity aromas of orange peel, medicinal – a bit chemical, toffee, caramel, fig.
Palate: The wine is Medium Sweet in the mouth with a High level of acidity. It has a High Level of alcohol (19.00%) for a fortified wine. It has Medium(+) body and Medium(+) intensity flavours of orange peel, medicinal – a bit chemical, caramel, toffee, fig. The finish is Long. It has refreshing acidity.
Overall: Good length, intensity and complexity. Good balance between acidity and sweetness.
Conclusion: It is a Very Good quality wine. Drink Now; not suitable for Ageing or Further Ageing The wine will not improve with ageing - it is fully developed. Can be kept for many more years.; Premium priced (£27.00)
Nose: The nose is Clean and Fully Developed, showing Medium(+) intensity aromas of orange peel, medicinal – a bit chemical, toffee, caramel, fig.
Palate: The wine is Medium Sweet in the mouth with a High level of acidity. It has a High Level of alcohol (19.00%) for a fortified wine. It has Medium(+) body and Medium(+) intensity flavours of orange peel, medicinal – a bit chemical, caramel, toffee, fig. The finish is Long. It has refreshing acidity.
Overall: Good length, intensity and complexity. Good balance between acidity and sweetness.
Conclusion: It is a Very Good quality wine. Drink Now; not suitable for Ageing or Further Ageing The wine will not improve with ageing - it is fully developed. Can be kept for many more years.; Premium priced (£27.00)
White - Fortified
2001 Henriques & Henriques Madeira Sercial Single Harvest
88 points
Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Pale amber colour.
Nose: The nose is Clean and Fully Developed, showing Medium(+) intensity aromas of fig, prune, caramel, toffee, walnut, honey, cinnamon, airfix glue.
Palate: The wine is Off-Dry in the mouth with a High level of acidity. It has a High Level of alcohol (20.00%). It has Medium(+) body and Medium(+) intensity flavours of fig, prune, caramel, toffee, walnut, cinnamon, honey. The finish is Long. It has refreshing acidity. Note of airfix glue.
Overall: Good length, intensity and complexity. Good balance between sweetness and acidity.
Conclusion: It is a Very Good quality wine. Drink Now; not suitable for Ageing or Further Ageing This is fully developed and will not improve with ageing in the bottle. No rush to drink up.; Premium priced (£35.00)
Nose: The nose is Clean and Fully Developed, showing Medium(+) intensity aromas of fig, prune, caramel, toffee, walnut, honey, cinnamon, airfix glue.
Palate: The wine is Off-Dry in the mouth with a High level of acidity. It has a High Level of alcohol (20.00%). It has Medium(+) body and Medium(+) intensity flavours of fig, prune, caramel, toffee, walnut, cinnamon, honey. The finish is Long. It has refreshing acidity. Note of airfix glue.
Overall: Good length, intensity and complexity. Good balance between sweetness and acidity.
Conclusion: It is a Very Good quality wine. Drink Now; not suitable for Ageing or Further Ageing This is fully developed and will not improve with ageing in the bottle. No rush to drink up.; Premium priced (£35.00)
White - Fortified
N.V. D'Oliveiras Madeira 15 Years Medium Dry
88 points
Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Medium amber colour.
Nose: The nose is Clean and Fully Developed, showing Pronounced intensity aromas of orange peel, coffee, toffee, caramel, walnut, almond, hazelnut , fig, nutty, airfix glue.
Palate: The wine is Medium Dry in the mouth with a High level of acidity. It has a High Level of alcohol (19.00%). It has Medium(+) body and Medium(+) intensity flavours of orange peel, coffee, toffee, caramel, walnut, almond, nutty, fig. The finish is Long. It has refreshing acidity. Airfix glue on nose.
Overall: Good length, intensity and complexity. Good balance between all structural components.
Conclusion: It is a Very Good quality wine. Drink Now; not suitable for Ageing or Further Ageing Will not improve with ageing in bottle but will keep for a long time.; Premium priced (£40.00)
Nose: The nose is Clean and Fully Developed, showing Pronounced intensity aromas of orange peel, coffee, toffee, caramel, walnut, almond, hazelnut , fig, nutty, airfix glue.
Palate: The wine is Medium Dry in the mouth with a High level of acidity. It has a High Level of alcohol (19.00%). It has Medium(+) body and Medium(+) intensity flavours of orange peel, coffee, toffee, caramel, walnut, almond, nutty, fig. The finish is Long. It has refreshing acidity. Airfix glue on nose.
Overall: Good length, intensity and complexity. Good balance between all structural components.
Conclusion: It is a Very Good quality wine. Drink Now; not suitable for Ageing or Further Ageing Will not improve with ageing in bottle but will keep for a long time.; Premium priced (£40.00)
Red - Fortified
1995 Justino's Madeira Colheita
89 points
Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Deep amber colour.
Nose: The nose is Clean and Fully Developed, showing Pronounced intensity aromas caramel, walnut, almond, fig, toasted nuts.
Palate: The wine is Sweet in the mouth with a High level of acidity. It has a High Level of alcohol (19.00%). It has Full body and Pronounced intensity flavours of caramel, walnut, almond, fig, toasted nuts. The finish is Long. It has refreshing acidity
Overall: Good length, intensity and complexity. Good balance between all components
Conclusion: It is a Very Good quality wine. Drink Now; not suitable for Ageing or Further Ageing It is fully developed and will not improve in bottle with ageing. It will keep for many more years.; Premium priced (£24.00)
Nose: The nose is Clean and Fully Developed, showing Pronounced intensity aromas caramel, walnut, almond, fig, toasted nuts.
Palate: The wine is Sweet in the mouth with a High level of acidity. It has a High Level of alcohol (19.00%). It has Full body and Pronounced intensity flavours of caramel, walnut, almond, fig, toasted nuts. The finish is Long. It has refreshing acidity
Overall: Good length, intensity and complexity. Good balance between all components
Conclusion: It is a Very Good quality wine. Drink Now; not suitable for Ageing or Further Ageing It is fully developed and will not improve in bottle with ageing. It will keep for many more years.; Premium priced (£24.00)
White - Fortified
1978 Justino's Madeira Terrantez
91 points
Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Medium amber colour.
Nose: The nose is Clean and Fully Developed, showing Pronounced intensity aromas of orange peel, caramel, toffee, almond, walnut.
Palate: The wine is Medium Dry in the mouth with a High level of acidity. It has a High Level of alcohol (19.00%). It has Full body and Medium(+) intensity flavours of orange peel, caramel, toffee, almond, walnut. The finish is Long. It has refreshing acidity. Slightly bitter finish
Overall: Good length, intensity and complexity. Good balance between all components
Conclusion: It is an Outstanding quality wine. Drink Now; not suitable for Ageing or Further Ageing It is fully developed and will not improve in bottle with ageing. Will keep.; Price not available
Nose: The nose is Clean and Fully Developed, showing Pronounced intensity aromas of orange peel, caramel, toffee, almond, walnut.
Palate: The wine is Medium Dry in the mouth with a High level of acidity. It has a High Level of alcohol (19.00%). It has Full body and Medium(+) intensity flavours of orange peel, caramel, toffee, almond, walnut. The finish is Long. It has refreshing acidity. Slightly bitter finish
Overall: Good length, intensity and complexity. Good balance between all components
Conclusion: It is an Outstanding quality wine. Drink Now; not suitable for Ageing or Further Ageing It is fully developed and will not improve in bottle with ageing. Will keep.; Price not available