December 9, 2022 - Wow this is absolutely stunning. Four months open and no problem at all.
September 7, 2022 - 1830. Its just a Wednesday in Milwaukee. Amazingly acidic and amazingly flavorful. Marc notes its amazing. Donald says ph my go d this is good.
September 13, 2012 - Pebbles Dinner (Chez Bruce, Wandsworth, London): Extraordinary. One of the most powerful, majestic tasting experiences I've had - tangy, sharp, but round and caramelly too. And it goes on and on and on.
October 18, 2008 - Madeira @ Triomphe (New York City): Dark and complex. Sweet, yet not cloying. Light on its feet. Nice freshness and lift with superb acidic skeleton. For all that is good here, I somehow kept wanting more flesh on these bones. A bit of a disappointment, given the reputation of this wine. many in attendance felt they have had better examples of this wine. Overall, the Malmsey flight didn't quite blow me away.
January 7, 2007 - Roy Hersh's Majestic Madeira Extravaganza (Seattle, WA): Very light color, clearly the lightest of the flight, shimmering amber. A little hint of the "onion" nose. The palate shows caramel, vanilla and a very noticeable spirit element. This is simply mouthwatering although maybe a little stale? Nah, it's pretty gorgeously integrated and a lovely wine, although it was nowhere near as earth-shattering as the amazing 1827 Quinto do Serrado Boal. My third favorite wine of the flight.