Rare Wine Company - Latest Newsletter

[Jeff Allison]

In the latest newsletter from the Rare Wine Company, they had a couple 1978's, a 30 year old, and two younger Madeira's.

Does anyone have notes or thoughts on these?

1978 is wife's birth year, so thought it would be fun to grab one of those.

[Gary Banker]

The 1978 sercial is certainly a winner, if you like the drier madeiras. I plan to get some of the 30 year malvasia. The new Barbeito VB is a winner, also.

[Jeff Allison]

Gary,

Not sure how I like my Madeira. I had a bottle from the 1800's about 10 years ago and loved it and my next bottle after than was a Leacock Rainwater (about a month ago), which I also enjoyed.

What are the differences between the 2 1978's offered?

The 30 yr sounded tempting as well. Might grab one of those, a 1978, and one of the others. Most likely the Barbeito VB based on your rec. When will they all be ready to drink?

[Eric Ifune]

Any tasting notes on the new VB? I enjoyed the last blend but it looks like the price has inched up for this one.