Winemaker Notes
Clear, amber color with tinges of gold; a bouquet of dried fruit, vanilla, wood, and toffee with a smooth, sweet finish and an excellent balance between the fruit and acidity.
Blandy’s 5-year-old Malmsey is fined and does not require decanting. It is a superb accompaniment to dessert dishes, especially fruit, cakes, rich chocolate puddings, and cheeses. It has been bottled when ready for drinking and will keep for several months after opening.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The Blandy's 5-Year-old Malmsey is Madeira with excellent versatility. Its sweetness and acidity are well balanced and provides excellent energy on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits attractive aromas and flavors of toffee, dried fruit, and roasted nuts. Enjoy it with hoisin, roast chicken with jasmine rice, and crisp romaine. (Tasted: March 27, 2021, San Francisco, CA)
A steep, volcanic island in the Atlantic Ocean that rises to over 6,000 feet at its highest point, Madeira actually sits closer to Morocco than Portugal, the country to which it belongs.
Today the vineyards of the island cover tiny step-like terraces called poios, carved from the basalt bedrock. Aptly named Madeira, this fortified wine comes in two main styles. Blended Madeira is mostly inexpensive wine but there are a few remarkable aged styles. Single varietal Madeira (made from Sercial, Verdelho, Boal or Malmsey), is usually the highest quality and has the potential to improve in the bottle for decades.