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White - Fortified
N.V. Blandy's Madeira Alvada 5 Years Old
White Blend
- Portugal
- Madeira
Community Tasting Notes 42
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Butzemann wrote: 88 points
January 23, 2021 - Bottle bought in November 2017, double decanted for 9 hours.
Amber colour, smells of almonds, raisins and a little bit of marzipan, medium body, not hot/spirituous, not overly sweet, I remember it being sweeter, for a sweet Madeira it’s more half-dry, in the mouth marzipan, almonds and raisins, in the aftertaste acidity, almonds and raisins, good length (30 sec), really good Madeira in its category. -
rupertg Likes this wine: 92 points
October 20, 2020 - Very dark brown. Noticeably sweet but well balanced acidity dominates the aftertaste. Brown sugar nose, smooth but a good zing to it. Delicious. Two weeks later, tasted alongside Taylors LBV 16 and Penfolds 10 Yr Old Tawny. Least obvious of the three, uniquely Madeira nose and great acid / sweetness balance. Brown sugars the defining characteristic again. Much higher acidity and less obvious sweetness. All significantly different. Glad I don’t have to choose or rank them - this is currently my favourite.
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dvansteenderen Likes this wine: 89 points
October 8, 2018 - Small tasting glass @ VINEUM during service, so a brief note. Always happy to taste (good!) Madeira. This 50/50 Bual and Malmsey blend is very straightforward. Offering sugary notes; nutty flavours; honey; caramel and candied oranges. Nice!
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mysterycooper Likes this wine:
December 31, 2017 - Muscovado sugar, toffee, those quality fudgy dates, figs, roasted coffee beans & well done toast.
Simpler in the mouth, deep orangey flavours and soft caramel; viscous but fresh. Very good. -
Baron Slick wrote: 90 points
June 7, 2017 - A 50-50 blend of Bual and Malvasia grapes. Heady and seductive, the bouquet offers maple, mead, tangerines, caramel, walnuts, and a drop of honey. The full bodied palate is long and warm, with absolutely no trace of heat. Tamarind, tangerine, and orange rind flavors are bolstered by juicy acidity and crushed rocks in the background. Delicious.
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By Richard Hemming, MW
10/19/2015 (link)(NV Blandy's, Alvada 5 Year Old deira White) Subscribe to see review text.
View From the Cellar
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By John Gilman
Jan/Feb 2014, Issue #49, Madeira- Timeless Island Wines From Just This Side of Paradise(NV Blandy’s “Alvada” Five Years Old) Subscribe to see review text.
JancisRobinson.com
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By Julia Harding, MW
4/24/2013 (link)(NV Blandy's, Alvada 5 Year Old Madeira White) Subscribe to see review text.
For The Love of Port
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By Roy Hersh
July 2006, Issue #16 (link)(NV Alvada 5 Year Old Rich Madeira) Subscribe to see review text.
Decanter
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By Richard Mayson
(link)(NV Blandy’s, Alvada, 5 Year Old, Madeira, Portugal, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
6/12/2012 (link) 85 points(NV Blandy's Madeira Alvada 5 Years Old) Light medium brown color with pale meniscus; dates, baked fig nose; earthy, roasted coffee, coffee grounds palate; medium-plus finish 85+ points
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By Richard Jennings
10/11/2011 (link) 86 points(NV Blandy's Madeira Alvada 5 Years Old) Medium brown color with pale meniscus; sweet coffee, fig cake nose; smoky, sweet roasted coffee, fig cake palate with near medium acidity; medium-plus finish
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By Richard Jennings
3/17/2006 (link) 88 points(NV Blandy's Madeira Alvada 5 Years Old) Refined maple syrup nose; maple syrup and oak palate; medium finish
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By Richard Jennings
3/19/2004 (link) 87 points(NV Blandy's Madeira Alvada 5 Years Old) Sweet, light molasses nose, a little chocolatey on finish (blend of Bual and Malvasia)
Wine Definition
- Vintage N.V.
- Type White - Fortified
- Producer Blandy's
- Varietal White Blend
- Designation Alvada 5 Years Old
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Portugal
- Region Madeira
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Madeira
- UPC Codes 094799050186, 5010867600669
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 2 (1%)
- In Cellars 146 (51%)
- Consumed 136 (48%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
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- RegionMadeira
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