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White - Fortified
N.V. Rare Wine Co. (Vinhos Barbeito) Madeira Historic Series Baltimore Rainwater
White Blend
- Portugal
- Madeira
Community Tasting Notes 21
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WetRock wrote:
February 4, 2022 - Less broad and rich than the other Madeiras in this series though not with less character. Shows a marked stone fruit and pie filling quality on the nose with rancio, wood, nuts. Much lighter at the entry than most Madeiras yet the palate seems to go on a for a bit in a lighter bodied way. Again, a touch fruitier than many here. Good length. Ripe apple and citrus at the finish. White raisins and nuts. This is quite nice. Sort of a fresher yet mellower Madeira. Might be a better entry into these wines than some of the others for newbs. For whatever reason this on seems to turn up less at retail out here. Almost goes without saying this held up for several weeks in the fridge just great.
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jnewman77 Likes this wine:
October 31, 2020 - Super tasty; lighter and elegant style of Madeira
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mdefreitas wrote: 88 points
September 28, 2020 - A nice, elegant, lighter-style of Madeira. Some buttered nuts and caramel notes with good acidity. The blend seems very young and without much length, but this was very pleasant.
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Rambling wino Likes this wine:
January 25, 2020 - Delicate aroma of burnt oranges, baked apple and solvent. The pallet is luscious with bright citrus, toasted walnuts, and spice. The intensity and acidity make the pallet length go on forever. The delicate balance keeps you returning to the glass...
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mattym19 Likes this wine: 90 points
January 12, 2019 - Lightly oxidized nose of hay and sea-spray. Palate is light and fresh, with golden raisins, butterscotch and an acidic, energetic, long, saline finish. KILLER with a good, salty blue cheese and honey.
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By John Gilman
Jan/Feb 2014, Issue #49, Madeira- Timeless Island Wines From Just This Side of Paradise(NV Rare Wine Company “Baltimore Rainwater” Madeira (2013 Release)) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
12/5/2016 (link) 88 points(NV Rare Wine Co. (Vinhos Barbeito) Madeira Historic Series Baltimore Rainwater) Light medium orange color; aromatic, walnut, coffee nose; silky textured, walnut, coffee palate with good balancing acidity; medium-plus finish 88+ points
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By Richard Jennings
10/9/2012 (link) 90 points(NV Rare Wine Co. (Vinhos Barbeito) Madeira Historic Series Baltimore Rainwater) Light medium orange color with ruby lights and 1 millimeter clear meniscus; ebullient, warming, almond, walnut nose; tasty, baked orange, orange marmalade, orange honey, almond palate; medium-plus finish (inspired by an 1825 Rainwater Mario tasted)
Wine Definition
- Vintage N.V.
- Type White - Fortified
- Producer Rare Wine Co. (Vinhos Barbeito)
- Varietal White Blend
- Designation Historic Series Baltimore Rainwater
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Portugal
- Region Madeira
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Madeira
- UPC Code 828116000765
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 3 (1%)
- In Cellars 121 (45%)
- Consumed 147 (54%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
92% Like It 13 votes
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- RegionMadeira
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