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- Fri May 03, 2024 3:49 pm
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: Tasting A Dozen Centuries Of Madeira
- Replies: 16
- Views: 422
Re: Tasting A Dozen Centuries Of Madeira
Amazing occasion and tradition Alan, thanks so much for sharing. Super jealous!
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:30 am
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: What happened to Niklas Jörgensen?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 739
Re: What happened to Niklas Jörgensen?
I'd suggest he remove some of the links to his old sites from his personal page. The domains were scooped up by spammers and they go to online gambling and phishing sites now. RWC attributes some of their madeira ratings to Niklas, not a great look for either party if someone wants to learn more abo...
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 7:29 am
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: What happened to Niklas Jörgensen?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 739
What happened to Niklas Jörgensen?
I used to follow Niklas' blog but hadn't checked it in some time. https://www.winelover.co/madeira/ It looks like his websites are down, social profiles removed, etc. Does anyone know what happened to him? Hope everything is ok...
- Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:57 pm
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: TN: RWC Imperial Malmsey NV
- Replies: 2
- Views: 515
TN: RWC Imperial Malmsey NV
Ok gang, taking a stab at my first TN, go easy on me! [cheers.gif] Really enjoyed this one, if only the bottles were bigger... T-cork style mostly disintegrated, removed balance with a waiters corkscrew without incident. Likely stored on its side? Deeply rich, soy, beef bouillon, salted caramel, fur...
- Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:43 pm
- Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
- Topic: Heavenly Duet?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1090
Heavenly Duet?
Was curious if anyone here scored either the H&H Boal or Malvasia yesterday during the Acker auction? Hammer prices compared to retail were fantastic, even with the BP. Not 2008 prices but... https://www.ackerwines.com/three-kings-delaware-auction-2024/ Madeira 1927 x 2 btls Grand Old Bual, Henr...
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 1:15 pm
- Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
- Topic: Converted Church Basement Madeira & Port
- Replies: 2
- Views: 892
Converted Church Basement Madeira & Port
Hi All, I stumbled across this store while in Funchal last week and thought I'd share. Apparently it's a converted church, with the first floor being primarily tourist chachkies. However, in the basement is a pretty substantial collection of madeira, port and some liquor accumulated by the former cl...
- Wed Jan 17, 2024 12:34 pm
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: What Madeira(s) Have You Purchased Recently?
- Replies: 444
- Views: 262054
Re: What Madeira(s) Have You Purchased Recently?
RWC Imperial Malmsey x 3 Love these! Where did you find them? I have 3 that I got many years ago. Hey Glenn! Yes I about fell out of my chair when I stumbled across them. They were consigned on courtierwines.com, fingers crossed they arrive safely! If I recall correctly you got your bottles for a s...
- Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:30 am
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: What Madeira(s) Have You Purchased Recently?
- Replies: 444
- Views: 262054
Re: What Madeira(s) Have You Purchased Recently?
RWC Imperial Malmsey x 3
2000 Henriques & Henriques Single Harvest Boal
Borges Verdelho 20 Year Old
Borges Verdelho 15 Year Old
2000 Henriques & Henriques Single Harvest Boal
Borges Verdelho 20 Year Old
Borges Verdelho 15 Year Old
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 3:06 pm
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: What Madeira(s) Have You Purchased Recently?
- Replies: 444
- Views: 262054
Re: What Madeira(s) Have You Purchased Recently?
I had a chance to taste this last week at H&H, they called it the 'WOW' wine. It was my very first Bastardo tasting and what an introduction! Absolutely electric and the finish was nearly as potent as the initial taste. H&H 1927 Bastardo . 1 bottle to drink, 1 bottle to keep for a rainy day ...
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 2:58 pm
- Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
- Topic: Zachy's midwinter sale.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 705
Re: Zachy's midwinter sale.
Thanks Mike!
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 10:00 am
- Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
- Topic: January Lisbon & Madeira
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1547
Re: January Lisbon & Madeira
Amazing, thanks Eric! Happy new year
- Wed Dec 27, 2023 8:00 am
- Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
- Topic: January Lisbon & Madeira
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1547
Re: January Lisbon & Madeira
Excellent... I can't wait! Would it help to try and speak Portuguese to start or are they typically pretty versed in English? On the restaurant front, pretty flexible but looking for native/regional cuisine to Portugal, local specialties, etc. Not looking for the best Thai restaurant for instance! :P
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 7:43 am
- Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
- Topic: January Lisbon & Madeira
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1547
January Lisbon & Madeira
Hi all, I am finally making my way to Portugal after a long love affair with madeira! [yahoo.gif] I would love any restaurant recommendations you have in both Lisbon & Madeira. Also I would love any guidance or etiquette suggestions you have for visiting the big tasting rooms, specifically aroun...
- Sat Feb 04, 2023 7:17 am
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: Beginner Questions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2980
Re: Beginner Questions
I've really enjoyed the 15 year Borges series, around $55 each and they are super solid. I haven't tried the Sercial though. I've gone up to the 20 year, but the QPR wasn't there for me. Can't go wrong with the 15, it's our 'house' madeira now. https://www.bassins.com/ ships and I've found their pri...
- Sat Sep 24, 2022 1:12 pm
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: 1915 Borges Boal, Solera?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 791
Re: 1915 Borges Boal, Solera?
Agreed, a photo or even some basic provenance on that bottle would be nice! Just guessing on the Solera based on this Verdelho I found https://wineauctioneer.com/lot/3424/bor ... olera-1915
- Sat Sep 24, 2022 7:51 am
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: 1915 Borges Boal, Solera?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 791
1915 Borges Boal, Solera?
Morning all! It's been a fortnight+ since I was joining the conversation here... always enjoy the TN's and banter. I came across this bottle today and wondered if anyone had sampled it before? https://www.ackerwines.com/product/177069-1915-bodegas-borges-madeira-verdelho-750ml/ There was an auction ...
- Wed Dec 19, 2018 8:10 am
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: Has anyone tried the Henriques 50 year Tinta negra?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1232
- Mon Dec 10, 2018 5:51 am
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: How to tell the RWC New Orleans releases apart?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1413
Re: How to tell the RWC New Orleans releases apart?
Only thing I'd add is, the very first bottling was a foil top dipped in wax.
- Fri Dec 07, 2018 1:05 pm
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: TN: 1862 TT Lomelino Malmsey Solera
- Replies: 1
- Views: 759
Re: TN: 1862 TT Lomelino Malmsey Solera
Eric I want to drink with you some time! Perhaps you can show me how to taste as deeply as you do... my TN's are seriously lacking!
- Wed Dec 05, 2018 8:42 am
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: TN: RWC Historic Series The Library Company
- Replies: 0
- Views: 668
TN: RWC Historic Series The Library Company
Dark mahogany color typical of RWC historic series, closer to the Boal in hue. Major heat on the nose even after a week in the decanter. Drank out of a long stem burgundy glass and also a deeper tulip aperitif glass with no noticeable difference. Heat aside, this blend is one of my favorite historic...