For The Love Of Port

I realize I am late to the party, but I finally got my order in today and was glad there was some left. Excited to taste this bottling now that it will have had a little bit of time to settle.

I am curious if others bought some and also wondering if anyone else has already had the chance to taste this from finished bottle?

I bought a few bottles, but haven't taken delivery yet.

"I have." Dolly Madison.

Can you elaborate Barry? I have a few bottles arriving next week. Can't wait!

Barry Sunderland wrote:"I have." Dolly Madison.

Ahhh... he went THERE with it.

I have some in my glass right at this very moment. TN will be in the newsletter that will be in your hands before Santa visits.

Anyway, I must say ... having consumed far more than I had expected yesterday and last night, this was the BEST of the RWC Historic Series bottlings since the original bottling of the New Orleans, "Terrantez" that was sold circa 2007. Kudos to Ricardo Diogo and Mannie Berk for a fabulous release. Detailed tasting note is completed and will be in the newsletter as mentioned. But you get the picture!

Roy Hersh wrote:Anyway, I must say ... having consumed far more than I had expected yesterday and last night, this was the BEST of the RWC Historic Series bottlings since the original bottling of the New Orleans, "Terrantez" that was sold circa 2007. Kudos to Ricardo Diogo and Mannie Berk for a fabulous release. Detailed tasting note is completed and will be in the newsletter as mentioned. But you get the picture!

Beautiful. I didn't buy any. Beautiful.

Barry Sunderland wrote:

Roy Hersh wrote:Anyway, I must say ... having consumed far more than I had expected yesterday and last night, this was the BEST of the RWC Historic Series bottlings since the original bottling of the New Orleans, "Terrantez" that was sold circa 2007. Kudos to Ricardo Diogo and Mannie Berk for a fabulous release. Detailed tasting note is completed and will be in the newsletter as mentioned. But you get the picture!

Beautiful. I didn't buy any. Beautiful.

Here's a purchase I can make at this point: razor blades.

Mannie still had some. Bought 6.

I don't have access to Roy's newsletter any more, BUT I've been nipping on Mr Madison for about a week now. The color is light, almost like an aged Sauternes. The nose and flavor is delicate, not much acid on the back-end. Having just finished a Barbeito 20 the week prior, I can say the Madison is a wall-flower in comparison.

Daniel Fraley wrote:I don't have access to Roy's newsletter any more, BUT I've been nipping on Mr Madison for about a week now. The color is light, almost like an aged Sauternes. The nose and flavor is delicate, not much acid on the back-end. Having just finished a Barbeito 20 the week prior, I can say the Madison is a wall-flower in comparison.

But Roy gave it a 94...stating it was one of the best RWC Historicals EVER.

I opened a bottle. Like Roy, I did a pop and pour. Roy was correct with the fact that this Malmsey was not typical. Leaner, more lifted and fresh (mostly 2006 juice) and less round than many Malmseys that I've experienced; like a quite sweet Verdelho. Terrific, refreshing 'Barbeito' acidity. Juicy, sweet, medium-long finish. Almost tropical in nature. 92 points.