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Madeira Wine Institute Tasting

Washington, DC

Tasted October 13, 2015 by isaacjamesbaker with 237 views

Flight 1 (5 notes)

White - Fortified
N.V. Henriques & Henriques Madeira Verdelho 20 Years Old Portugal, Madeira
91 points
Pale butterscotch color. Lovely aromas of almond, peanut brittle, apricot preserves, honeycomb, lemon oil and a faint hint of salty air. The palate is rich but dry and maintains freshness throughout. Creamy peaches and dried apricots play with honey, spiced cider and ginger. There’s a pleasant bitterness and saltiness to this wine that makes me crave all sorts of cheeses, dried fruits and nuts.
White - Fortified
1996 Broadbent Madeira Colheita Portugal, Madeira
93 points
Dark caramel colored. A bit compact aromatically but swirling coaxes out dried mango, candied orange peel, caramel and bitter chocolate. Unctuous on the palate with gorgeous depth, moderately sweet but still refreshing. I get dried mango, bruised apple, dates, caramel, olive oil and a note that reminds me of sweet pepper jam. Crazy complex and full of life.
Red - Fortified
1996 Barbeito Madeira Ribeiro Real Tinta Negra Colheita Portugal, Madeira
92 points
Deep copper color. Rich nose of dried pineapples and mangos, fig paste, spiced tea, almond and peanut oils, dense dried flowers, just a whole range of complex aromas that bounce out of the glass. More citrusy on the palate, like tangerine and orange peels, this seems moderately sweet but is refreshingly bright. I get flavors of baked apple, cinnamon and ginger chews with a long, warm finish. Beautiful stuff.
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White - Fortified
2002 Blandy's Madeira Bual Colheita Single Harvest Portugal, Madeira
92 points
Light copper color. Gorgeous aromas of figs, apricot jam, clover honey, ginger snaps. Full and oh so creamy on the palate, honey, mango nectar, apricot jam and yellow plums comprise a richly harmonious wine. Long and silky with nuances of ginger, spiced tea and honeycomb. A creamy, full and rich Bual with lots to contemplate and enjoy.
White - Fortified
1968 D'Oliveiras Madeira Boal Portugal, Madeira
94 points
Dark caramel color. Lovely aromas of dried fruit trail mix, caramel, sweet tea, clove, aloe, all sorts of sweet spice notes. Rich and so silky yet stays forward and fresh, which is quite a thing. I pick up on flavors of apricot jam, dried pineapple, floral perfume, spiced apple cider and a really interesting salty note. Long, smooth, pure and persistent. Enjoy now or bury for your children or grandchildren to enjoy.
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