What Madeira Have You Opened This Week?
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1968 D'Oliveiras Boal.
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1973 D'Oliveiras Madeira Boal (bottled in 2015)
1973 D'Oliveiras Madeira Verdelho (bottled in 2021)
Barbeito Madeira Malvasia 50 Years Old O Japonês
Served the first two at a Birthday party, guests really enjoyed the Verdelho and the bottle was emptied. And on the last one, I have to say, what a fantastic Malvasia blend it was/is, I wish I had another bottle. Heavenly drink!
1973 D'Oliveiras Madeira Verdelho (bottled in 2021)
Barbeito Madeira Malvasia 50 Years Old O Japonês
Served the first two at a Birthday party, guests really enjoyed the Verdelho and the bottle was emptied. And on the last one, I have to say, what a fantastic Malvasia blend it was/is, I wish I had another bottle. Heavenly drink!
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1890 D'Oliveiras Verdelho, bottled in 2017.
A great holiday treat!
A great holiday treat!
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1999 Broadbent Colheita.
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1952 Leacocks Malmsey.
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1989 D'Oliveiras Malvasia
1993 Barbeito Malvasia Faja dos Padres
... for a wedding party. These were their birth year wines, which are difficult years to find for Port. An additional bottle of each was saved for the bride and groom to take home with them.
1993 Barbeito Malvasia Faja dos Padres
... for a wedding party. These were their birth year wines, which are difficult years to find for Port. An additional bottle of each was saved for the bride and groom to take home with them.
Glenn Elliott
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I opened the following for my wine group:
1920 Blandy’s Bual
1934 MWA Verdelho
1934 H&H Verdelho (btl’d in France)
1954 Blandy’s Malmsey
1954 Barbeito Malvasia Reserva Velha (btl’d 2011)
1971 H&H Sercial (btl’d 2011)
1971 D’Oliveiras Sercial (btl’d 2012)
Unknown vintage and varietal(s)
(Ex Reid’s Palace Hotel Funchal via Christie’s Auction- probably very old)
1920 Abudarham Bual1920 Blandy’s Bual
1934 MWA Verdelho
1934 H&H Verdelho (btl’d in France)
1954 Blandy’s Malmsey
1954 Barbeito Malvasia Reserva Velha (btl’d 2011)
1971 H&H Sercial (btl’d 2011)
1971 D’Oliveiras Sercial (btl’d 2012)
Unknown vintage and varietal(s)
(Ex Reid’s Palace Hotel Funchal via Christie’s Auction- probably very old)
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How was the H&H 1934? I found one at auction. Mine is the same, without the selo.Jim S. wrote: ↑Fri Feb 23, 2024 8:49 pm I opened the following for my wine group:IMG_0544.jpeg
1920 Abudarham Bual
1920 Blandy’s Bual
1934 MWA Verdelho
1934 H&H Verdelho (btl’d in France)
1954 Blandy’s Malmsey
1954 Barbeito Malvasia Reserva Velha (btl’d 2011)
1971 H&H Sercial (btl’d 2011)
1971 D’Oliveiras Sercial (btl’d 2012)
Unknown vintage and varietal(s)
(Ex Reid’s Palace Hotel Funchal via Christie’s Auction- probably very old)
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The 1934 H&H Verdelho was delicious. It didn't have the concentration of most of the others, but it had a purity that kept me coming back; it was one of the pours that I finished earliest in the evening. It was reminiscent of a lime lollypop...in the best possible way.
All of the bottle were opened 8 days in advance, and then double-decanted 3 days before the tasting.
All of the bottle were opened 8 days in advance, and then double-decanted 3 days before the tasting.
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Appreciate it!Jim S. wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 12:52 pm The 1934 H&H Verdelho was delicious. It didn't have the concentration of most of the others, but it had a purity that kept me coming back; it was one of the pours that I finished earliest in the evening. It was reminiscent of a lime lollypop...in the best possible way.
All of the bottle were opened 8 days in advance, and then double-decanted 3 days before the tasting.
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D'Oliveiras 1900 Moscatel Groudo (2022)
Blandy's 1980 Terrantez (2016)
Wow, this 1900 Moscatel is a truly special wine, just as incredible as when tasted at the lodge last year. As rich and chewy as you'd hope, powerful acid to balance, and full of exotic spices.
Blandy's 1980 Terrantez (2016)
Wow, this 1900 Moscatel is a truly special wine, just as incredible as when tasted at the lodge last year. As rich and chewy as you'd hope, powerful acid to balance, and full of exotic spices.
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2001 D'Oliveiras Boal.
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Over the past few weeks, I've opened a 1971 D'Oliveiras Terrantez. 1940 JVH Sercial and a Justino's 50 year old Terrantez. I loved all 3 and plan to keep these open and not finish them for the next couple of months.
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Another bottle of Blandy’s 1996 Malvasia Colheita (bottled 2013).
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1850 D'Oliveiras Verdelho Reserva old bottling opened for a friend's birthday gathering this coming Friday.
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1934 Justino's Verdelho.
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Blandy’s 2002 single cask Malvasia, bottled (in 50cl) in 2014. I seem to have a soft spot for these.
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A bottle of Saveiro. Not sure which one, but it's well priced for sure!
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