Every year, we ask our Forum members to share which was their TOP Madeira of the year. As it has become obvious that narrowing it down to just one bottle was next to impossible for most, please provide your short list/or by category, which Madeira bottlings you found to be exceptional and stand out experiences ... in a good way, please.
These can be young or old, ancient or otherwise, from Colheita, Solera, or Frasqueira categories... or whatever was truly spectacular for you. Thanks for sharing!
The Best Madeira you've opened or tasted during 2021?
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The Best Madeira you've opened or tasted during 2021?
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Re: The Best Madeira you've opened or tasted during 2021?
My top 3 bottles that made me smile in 2021. Luckily still have about a 1/3 left in each bottle for 2022 revisits
H&H NV Moscatel Velhissimo
D’Oliveiras 1875 Malvasia (2015)
D’Oliveiras 1875 Sercial (2016)
H&H NV Moscatel Velhissimo
D’Oliveiras 1875 Malvasia (2015)
D’Oliveiras 1875 Sercial (2016)
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Re: The Best Madeira you've opened or tasted during 2021?
Not too hard of a challenge
1766 Rufino Teixeira Madeira Terrantez
1775 Fajã dos Padres Madeira Malvasia
1862 Torre Bella Madeira Malvasia
1766 Rufino Teixeira Madeira Terrantez
1775 Fajã dos Padres Madeira Malvasia
1862 Torre Bella Madeira Malvasia
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1898 Barbeito MMV Verdelho
1995 Matilda Henriques Boal (from Ricardo Freitas' father's family)
1895 Alfoso Bastardo
1890 D'Oliverias Verdelho
1899 D'Oliveiras Terrantez
1875 D'Oliveiras Malvasia
1995 Matilda Henriques Boal (from Ricardo Freitas' father's family)
1895 Alfoso Bastardo
1890 D'Oliverias Verdelho
1899 D'Oliveiras Terrantez
1875 D'Oliveiras Malvasia
Re: The Best Madeira you've opened or tasted during 2021?
H&H Malvasia 1954
Blandy's Terrantez 1980
Justino's Boal 1934
Barbeito 1895 Matilde Henriques Boal
D'Oliveiras 1890 Verdelho
D'Oliveiras 1929 Tinta Negra Doce
D'Oliveiras 1875 Malvazia
Blandy's Terrantez 1980
Justino's Boal 1934
Barbeito 1895 Matilde Henriques Boal
D'Oliveiras 1890 Verdelho
D'Oliveiras 1929 Tinta Negra Doce
D'Oliveiras 1875 Malvazia
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Re: The Best Madeira you've opened or tasted during 2021?
I have had a few other Madeiras in 2021, but in many cases they were tastes from bottles that I've had open for years and have mentioned before. (1950 Faja dos Padres Terrantez, I'm looking at you...) So these are just the new bottles that I've opened this year.
Madeira
97 - RWC Manuela Barbeito Demijohns Malvasia bottle #9/192
96 - Barbeito 50 Year Old Malvasia "O Japones"
Madeira
97 - RWC Manuela Barbeito Demijohns Malvasia bottle #9/192
96 - Barbeito 50 Year Old Malvasia "O Japones"
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Re: The Best Madeira you've opened or tasted during 2021?
In order of preference:
1899 D'Oliveiras Terrantez
Justino's 50 Year Old Terrantez (current bottling)
1875 D'Oliveiras Malvasia (2nd bottle)
1954 H&H Malvasia - a phenomenal showing!
1890 D'Oliveiras Verdelho
1950 Faja dos Padres Terrantez - final sips, but still gorgeous.
1899 D'Oliveiras Terrantez
Justino's 50 Year Old Terrantez (current bottling)
1875 D'Oliveiras Malvasia (2nd bottle)
1954 H&H Malvasia - a phenomenal showing!
1890 D'Oliveiras Verdelho
1950 Faja dos Padres Terrantez - final sips, but still gorgeous.
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Re: The Best Madeira you've opened or tasted during 2021?
1875 D'Oliveiras Malvasia (older bottling)
1890 D'Oliveiras Verdelho
Barbeito "O Japones" 50 Years Old Malavzia
1904 D'Oliveiras Boal (Century Family Treasure)
Justino's 50 Year Old Terrantez (current bottling)
1875 D'Oliveiras Malvasia (new bottling)
Barbeito "Garrafoes da Manuela" 50 Years Old Malavzia
1899 D'Oliveiras Terrantez (Century Family Treasure)
1890 D'Oliveiras Verdelho
Barbeito "O Japones" 50 Years Old Malavzia
1904 D'Oliveiras Boal (Century Family Treasure)
Justino's 50 Year Old Terrantez (current bottling)
1875 D'Oliveiras Malvasia (new bottling)
Barbeito "Garrafoes da Manuela" 50 Years Old Malavzia
1899 D'Oliveiras Terrantez (Century Family Treasure)