For The Love Of Port

2001 D'Oliveiras Boal.

Impressive that she can do both they intense growling voice and the very clean singing voice! I wonder how long that will last... seems like the growling has to affect your vocal cords over time. I was at one of their shows in Tokyo close to the rail. The vocalist stared me in the eyes with a big s...

Someone else.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD3VMAm-9iA
I'm told with proper training, you don't sacrifice your voice.

You guys are old.
You need to listen to these guys.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAWUCxCVajY

DR 40 year old.

Nice!

This is why long decants are never a bad idea for Madeira!

I see that 27 Serrado!
What are the ones in front.

Yes, the 12. My error.

Also a big fan. I sitting a bunch of the 2011 Garrafeiria. I think they'll need a lot of time

Not as bad here in Las Vegas, but it's been rainibg the past 2 days.

I say we're all allowed to change our minds.

1952 Leacocks Malmsey.

Not so much as just you Roy, all of us.
When you and Mannie started to do the tastings at Del Posto, Madeira was only just starting to be rediscovered. Those tastings really put gasoline on the fire! I was following auction prices pretty closely in those days. Wow!

Bottled 2023. Very, very dark molasses colored with hint of green gold at rim. Dense aromas of brown sugar, lime-aide, hazelnuts, dried figs and dates. Very rich and sweet on palate, but with great balancing acidity. More brown sugar, limes, pralines, dried fruits on palate. Very rich, great balance...

Andy Velebil wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:51 am

Moses Botbol wrote:Interesting that it's imported from England, not Portugal.

I don’t see a Selo on the bottle. Perhaps exported from PT in bulk and bottled there, then shipped over?

I thought that became illegal?

I definitely blame Roy and Mannie!
No one was really drinking old Madeira prior to these tastings getting publicized. I remember the 1968 D'Oliveiras Boal being sold in the Funchal duty free for 60 euros.

The joint French/Japanese version?
It's OK. Not so much for the wine but the interpersonal relationships.

1999 Broadbent Colheita.

Zero boy bands.
Many either all female or mixed.
For a list:
Band-Maid three times, Asterism twice, Nemophila, Waggaki Band, Saiseiga, Gacharic Spin and one festival.