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Community Tasting Notes 19
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Matt T wrote: 93 points
July 20, 2023 - Very concentrated with an impressive nose. This has tense acid and a long finish, but seems to lack some of the more characteristic notes of boal. The fruit seems to be somewhat missing here. Reminiscent of the 1908 which was even more jarringly concentrated and acidic than this. Improved with more air over the course of two months.
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tinybubbles Likes this wine: 94 points
October 4, 2016 - Consumed over two weeks. Molasses, bitter orange, muscovado, dry soil notes. Great tangy acid on the finish, with long lingering orange and brown sugar notes. 94-95
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hsacks Likes this wine: 95 points
June 25, 2014 - Tawny color. Classic aromas of brown sugar, coffee, nut skins and tea. Rich, high acid fruit in the mouth with outstanding depth and length. Very intense and silky on the palate. As the bottle was newly opened, the wine will need at least several months to reach its full potential.
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redwiner Likes this wine: 95 points
February 6, 2013 - Stunning from the first pour to the last glass. Drank over a 90 day period after opening. Even improved after about 2 weeks of being opened, if that is possible.
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WDSteers wrote: 99 points
December 30, 2012 - extraordinary layers of flavors with 10-15 min lingering finish.
honey, apricot, almond, quince with some carmel
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By Richard Jennings
5/21/2010 (link) 91 points(D'Oliveiras Madeira Boal Reserva) Medium brown color with light yellow green meniscus and ruby lights; light toffee, walnut, dried fruit, almond, VA nose; tart for Boal, roast cofee, lemon, walnut, walnut skin, tart orange palate with medium-plus acidity; long finish 91+ pts.
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By Richard Jennings
1/7/2007 (link) 95 points(D'Oliveiras Madeira Boal Reserva) Murky deep brown color; intriguing rich, deep tea and vanilla nose; barley sugar, dried fig and fruit palate with searing lemony acid; long espresso finish 95+ pts.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1903
- Type White - Fortified
- Producer D'Oliveiras
- Varietal Boal
- Designation Reserva
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Portugal
- Region Madeira
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Madeira
- UPC Code 5603445000298
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 108 (65%)
- Consumed 59 (35%)
Food Pairing
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