madeira sercial 1940 V.J.H

svogt · Post by **svogt** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:27 am

Hi Can anybody help i have recently been given this madeira it was bottled in Feb 1996. I dont know much about this subject and wondered if anyone could tell me if it is very rare or expensive or any other info would be much appreciated. Thanks Susan

Eric Ifune · Post by **Eric Ifune** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 5:05 am

I don't know how rare or expensive it is, but it will certainly have some value. You might want to look at the price list of The Rare Wine Company, Sonoma, California, to see their prices of comparable wines. Vinhos Justino Henriques (VJH) is well thought of and one of the larger companies, after the Madeira Wine Company. Sercial is the driest and most acidic of the classic Madiera varieties. You probably have a very fine bottle. Classically served with soup.

Gary Banker · Post by **Gary Banker** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:25 pm

You may also want to look at the prices for Broadbent 1940 sercial. I think that it's the same wine

Post by **Roy Hersh** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:50 am

Off the top of my head (not comparing the price to the Broadbent which I feel is over priced) this bottle should be worth $200 or so in terms of comparative value. That does not mean that you might not find it selling for more though; I am just speaking to its relative qpr.

Gary Banker · Post by **Gary Banker** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 1:11 pm

Wine Searcher shows one entry for Justino's 1940 Sercial at $250.

I was thinking of the old price for Broadbent and had thought that there might still be some left out there, but Wine Searcher shows none. I bought some earlier this year for $165.

Santo Roman · Post by **Santo Roman** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 7:24 pm

I can tell you that auction wise it has been listed as $160 to $260 at todays market it would hammer down at about $500. Some people just like to toss around their cash! Actual hammer though I would guess $300.

santo

simon Lisle · Post by **simon Lisle** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 2:23 pm

I picked one up about two years ago at auction for about £100.A bit expensive I thought but I wanted it.When tasted not a very good madeira in my limited opinion.

Alan C. · Post by **Alan C.** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 5:11 pm

Simon,

I've still got a large glass of this, waiting for you. It's been open a few months now, so it may be deteriorating. I just wished I liked it.

Alan

simon Lisle · Post by **simon Lisle** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 3:58 pm

Alan you finish it off god loves a tryer