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TN: 1989 D'Oliveiras Madeira Malvazia

Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 8:02 am
by 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.)

Re: TN: 1989 D'Oliveiras Madeira Malvazia

Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 11:25 am
by Pedro V.
Hi.

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

Cheers,
Pedro V.

Re: TN: 1989 D'Oliveiras Madeira Malvazia

Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 6:06 pm
by 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.