June 18, 2023 - Lovely and harmonious.
February 3, 2016 - Madeira Pilgrimage; 2/1/2016-2/4/2016 (Madeira): Smells of cognac, honey, spiced tea and old wood furniture. Full and smooth on the palate, this is nutty, long and elegant. Aged in Cognac barrels. Very cool stuff.
October 13, 2011 - From Madeira to USA: A Madeira Master Class (Astor Center, NYC): Aged in smaller casks (ones that will eventually be sent to Scotland for use in aging scotch). This was very open, lovely fragrant nose. The palate revealed notes of honey, apricots, and dried flowers.Quite rich, with adequate acidity. A bit round and generous; a wine for cheese or dessert.
October 11, 2011 - From Madeira to USA: Madeira's Five Major Producer/Exporters Present a Trade Tasting (Hotel Monaco, San Francisco, California): From 500 ml - medium brown color with yellow meniscus; roasted almond, focused, VA, burnt almond, woody, dried kelp nose; creamy textured, burnt almond, lightly smoky, youthful palate; medium-plus finish (aged in American whisky oak casks, and six mos. in small casks; 115 grams residual sugar; would pair well with creme brulee)