[The Leacock Family Madeiras (Hotel Monaco, San Francisco, CA)]: Although undated, it is speculated that this is the famous 1862. I was immediately taken back by a prominent bottle stink. Trying to look past this, there was lovely orange zest, burnt sugar and nut skin flavors. Nice combination of richness and precision. Impressive complexity and a finish that hung on for dear life. This surely would have been one of my top wines of the tasting, had I not focused so much on the bottle stink. I would be curious to revisit this bottle again after more aeration. (93 points)
6/6/2009
TN: Borges HMB Terrantez Madeira -- undated
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TN: Borges HMB Terrantez Madeira -- undated
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Re: TN: Borges Terrantez HMB (undated)
Sometimes it is really hard to ignore that initial bottle stink.
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