New Rare WIne Co. Verdelho and "New Orleans" Terrantez

[David Spriggs]

Here is the new offer from the Rare Wine Co:

RWC Historic Series Savannah Verdelho
$46.50 bottle

Savannah Verdelho is simply incredible, its bouquet exuding orange zest and buttery shortbread with hints of ginger, milk chocolate, and almonds. Lightly sweet with zesty acidity to keep it fresh, the palate reveals notes of candied citrus, ginger, and spicy honey. The finish sharpens all of the above into a refreshing and palate cleansing blend of spiciness and citrus sweetness.

RWC Historic Series New Orleans Special Reserve
$59.95 bottle

This is only the second release of this cuvee and, like the first, it is extremely limited. The first was produced in 2007, with the profits from that release benefiting renewal efforts in post-Katrina New Orleans. Like the 2007 blend, the 2010 is a mindblowing Madeira, reminding us of the great and rare Terrantezes of the 18th and 19th centuries. However, this second release could be even more interesting than the first, as it includes a small amount of incredibly rare Malvasia from Faja dos Padres, Madeira's most historically important vineyard. This adds a fudgy, spice cake complexity to the burnt orange and grilled nut character that pervades the wine. Like Savannah, it is lightly sweet, with all the flavors focused by powerfully tangy, juicy acidity.

Savannah-New Orleans 2-bottle Sampler $99.95
(One bottle each of the Savannah Verdelho and New Orleans Special Reserve)

The Complete Historic Series 5-bottle Sampler $230
(One bottle each of the Savannah, New Orleans, New York, Charleston and Boston)

[Gary Banker]

I just received 2 bottles of the RWC Savannah Verdelho. Has anyone tried it yet? I plan to compare it to H&H 15-year Verdelho when I get the H&H from The Spanish Table.

[Roy Hersh]

I tasted the Verdelho and it was fairly good, more so given the price.