TN: Blandy's 20 Year Old Terrantez

[Steve Shapiro]

Tasted at a wine store tasting. Medium amber color. Orange peel, cognac nose with distinct waxy component. Verdelho sweetness. Lemon, orange flavors predominate with good depth. Excellent acidity and length. 17/20. Friends and I preferred this to 1976 Blandy's Terrantez served at same tasting. The latter wine had more complexity and the same 17/20 score, but the finish was marred by a bitter component. We all preferred the 20 Year Old bottling. Needless to say, Chris Blandy preferred the 1976.

[Roy Hersh]

Thanks Steve. Do you know the price point?

[Steve Shapiro]

The cost was $70 for 500 ml.

[Roy Hersh]

Actually, that sounds rather expensive. I'd have thought that $50-ish would have been the going retail.

[Justin A]

Really? I thought that was pretty decent after paying $90 for a 750ml of Henriques & Henriques. Seems right in line.

[Niklas J]

Hi guys,

I'm paying EUR 46 for this one which is roughly USD 60. Think it has an elegance I'm happy to pay for. Quite different from the H&H 20 YO Terrantez and now when I've had them both on several occasions I'm leaning towards the Blandy's.

Niklas