My First Madeira...Broadbent 10 Year Malmsey

[Barry Sunderland]

What's MY tawny doing in your grapefruit? What's my grapefruit doing in YOUR tawny? WOW!

[Barry Sunderland]

Very, very citrusy. Very 'alive'.

[Eric Ifune]

Welcome to the world of Madeira!

[Barry Sunderland]

On Night 2, this is really articulating itself more 'orangy' than my original assessment of grapefruit.
I'm very enamored with this wine...lush, while also vibrant and energetic.

[Roy Hersh]

Barry,

Nice to have you join us FINALLY.

Hold on to a few sips so you can get an impression after it has been open for a week. I realize that might not be easy ... but it would be great to hear your impressions after its been open longer too.

[Barry Sunderland]

Hey Roy,

I'll keep 'a bit' for next week.

BTW, I'm thinking about getting a bottle of the '68 d'Olly Reserva Bual this weekend.
How would the Broadbent 10 Malmsey compare to the '68 Bual?
Thanks, Roy!

I'm excited to be part of the FTLOP gang! Bring it on!!

[Roy Hersh]

I have long espoused the virtues of both bottlings but the Broadbent is a great QPR Madeira and lacks the intensity and complexity shown by the fantastic 1968 bottling, which is a Vintage Madeira and is like trying to compare a fine LBV to a great Vintage Port. I hope that helps, Barry.

Glad you will get a chance to see if you think the wine morphs with more air time. Pay close attention to the body weight, mouthfeel and finish.

[Barry Sunderland]

Thanks, Roy. I will excitedly give it a shot!