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- Wed Nov 02, 2005 11:36 am
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: TN: 1863 Barbeito Bual Vintage Madeira
- Replies: 12
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This is just my opinion, but if it were me, for a Friday noon event, I would open Thursday at noon and decant, then rebottle Friday morning and then pour directly into glasses at the event. I would allow aeration in the glass at the event. I would also taste frequently to monitor how I thought the w...
- Tue Nov 01, 2005 5:07 pm
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: TN: 1863 Barbeito Bual Vintage Madeira
- Replies: 12
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I actually think you may be overdoing it. If I read your plan correctly, you're going to aerate four times over a 48 hour period. I think you risk losing aroma aerating so much, and to me, aroma is one of the glories of old vintage madeira. I might decant only once 24-36 hours beforehand and let the...
- Sun Oct 30, 2005 11:01 am
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: TN: 1863 Barbeito Bual Vintage Madeira
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4678
- Sat Oct 29, 2005 6:50 pm
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: TN: 1863 Barbeito Bual Vintage Madeira
- Replies: 12
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- Sat Oct 29, 2005 6:46 pm
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: TN: 1984 Harbor Winery Mission Del Sol Amador County
- Replies: 2
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TN: 1984 Harbor Winery Mission Del Sol Amador County
Didn't know where else to post this note, but since this wine is most reminisent of Madeira, I'll post it here. This is a small bonded winery in Sacramento, California. It's run as a hobby by a retired airline pilot. This is a wood aged, fortified wine made from the old Mission grape. Unfortunately ...
- Thu Oct 27, 2005 10:35 am
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Drink to keep up with your cellar
- Replies: 22
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- Thu Oct 27, 2005 10:26 am
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: Solera method Madeiras
- Replies: 13
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- Thu Sep 15, 2005 4:49 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: 1975 vintage
- Replies: 21
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- Sat Aug 20, 2005 3:51 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: Crusted port find...now when do I drink it?
- Replies: 4
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- Sat Aug 13, 2005 4:03 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: What % of your cellar is made up of dessert wine?
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- Sat Aug 13, 2005 4:00 pm
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: Madeira tastings
- Replies: 8
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- Tue Aug 02, 2005 8:05 pm
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: Sources of supply
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2558
Hi Roy, Terrific site! :D I buy a lot from the Rare Wine Co as well, but I've also done pretty well at commercial auctions, Christies, et al. Madeira doesn't suffer so much from storage so I haven't worried about condition. The prices have gone up recently however, but I still keep an eye out for in...