The Rare Wine Company and Vinhos Barbeito Madeira Tasting (celebrating a 20 year partnership): This was bottled in 1989 with a “Christopher Columbus” label; one hundred bottles were produced. Quite dark in color and medium dry; classic Verdelho sweetness level. What impresses here is the concentration without weight. You can almost feel the palate-staining dry extract in the mouth, yet the acidity is correct and provides adequate lift for all the richness. The length here is quite impressive as well. A superb wine in a muscular style.
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10/12/2015 - mdefreitas wrote: 94 Points
The Rare Wine Company and Vinhos Barbeito Madeira Tasting (celebrating a 20 year partnership): This was bottled in 1989 with a “Christopher Columbus” label; one hundred bottles were produced. Quite dark in color and medium dry; classic Verdelho sweetness level. What impresses here is the concentration without weight. You can almost feel the palate-staining dry extract in the mouth, yet the acidity is correct and provides adequate lift for all the richness. The length here is quite impressive as well. A superb wine in a muscular style.
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