TN: 1989 D'Oliveiras Madeira Malvazia

[Marco D.]

• 1989 D'Oliveiras Madeira Malvazia - Portugal, Madeira (2/24/2011)
  Popped and poured. Very impressive for such a youngster. As soon as I pulled the cork I could smell that lovely rancio bouquet. This shows some sweetness , but the acids are strong and tangy that it finishes quite dry... much like a fine Mosel spatlese Riesling would do. Caramel, lime skin and brown spices. Good weight, balance and length. Can't wait to follow this over the next few days. (92 pts.)

[Pedro V.]

Hi.

Tasted this maybe two years ago. I remember being very impressed by it - amazing balance and strength.
Really good wine.

Cheers,
Pedro V.

[Roy Hersh]

I did not think this was released as of yet. I saved a bottle for my last night here in Portugal to share with some close friends. I came away with the same score as Marco did. However, this was closer to a Verdelho in my opinion given the dry entry and finish. Otherwise lovely. My TN is in the next newsletter.