What Madeira Have You Opened This Week?

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1977 D'Oliveiras Terrantez, again. :D
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Eric Ifune wrote: Wed Sep 07, 2022 3:00 pm 1977 D'Oliveiras Terrantez, again. :D
Do you still like the 1971 better, or is the 1977 getting closer?
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1989 D'Oliveiras Malvazia. I've had it open since Monday for a tasting tomorrow with a bunch of college buddies. I did take a small taste and OMG is it good. The aromas are ridiculous as well. By tomorrow night it's going to be really singing.
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I haven't had them side by side, but I think the 71 a hair better. The 77 is no slouch though. I think it's getting better.
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D'Oliveiras 1922 Boal.
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1980 Artur de Barros e Sousa Sercial
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1969 Blandy Terrantez
TBH I don't really like it
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Barbeito 50 yo Verdelho,
1932 ABSL Malvasia,
1864 Blandys Camera dos Lobos solera.
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Izidro Goncalves 'Z' Malvasia

Got a hold of a few Izidro NVs. Will probably try the 'Q' next.
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Opened with Eric in Las Vegas
Tinta Negra - HM Borges, 19th century family reserve
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D'Oliveiras 1929 Tinta Negra (Doce)
Rich body and sweetness, backed by powerful acidity. Magnificent.
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A simple Cossart & Gordon Bual 10 years that was very satisfying.

1985 Malmsey from Blandy's that was missing the bite for me... bottled in 2009
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Rare Wine Co. Historic Series New York Malmsey
H.M. Borges 20 Year Malmsey- this is the oldest Madeira I've had and it's much more tart than I expected. Smells overwhelmingly of candied pecan and toffee. None of that is in the flavor, surprisingly. Instead there's a lot of malic acid mellowed by vanilla.
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Barbeito Malvasia Candida Faja dos Padres Reserva Especial. The one with the label that looks like Kenny from "South Park." :lol:
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1907 Blandys Bual. Fabulous. Tasting notes to follow.
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2002 Barbeito Boal Colheita.
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Barbeito Duas Pipas Bastardo.
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Finally getting a chance to dig into the fabulous Buying Op that Roy put together. I’m a total Madeira novice and I love both of these. Madeira reminds me a lot of sherry, which I also love.
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More from the buying op - this is really great.

Broadbent Madeira Boal 1998 single cask
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The 10 yr olds are nice but the Single Vintage ones really shine. They just need to sell mags of them lol.
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