For The Love Of Port

Roy, i'm sure your efforts to bring Madeira to a wider audience should be applauded. There are not enough easy and transparent sources of Madeira - those that are visible online are often just being 'broked' at large mark-ups. Some of the reticence to buy from this offer may be down to the prices - ...

I'm surprised this hasn't been mentioned elsewhere on the board but in the UK the foremost source for fine madeira must be Patrick Grubb selections. His official business is wine wholesaler and consultant but is often happy to do retail - especially in Madeira given the individual bottle prices. Pat...

from www.madeirawineguide.com:

Cama de Lobos



and EBH = Eugenia Bianchi Henriques, granddaughter of Carlo de Bianchi. (from the producers glossary on www.madeirawineguide.com)

One more point... Logistically, if you collect *and drink* madeira, a decent percentage of your bottles at any one time are likely to be open and stored vertically (since there is no significant deterioration for months, and half the joy of madeira is comparing different styles & vintages and as...