Winemaker Notes
Topaz with golden nuances, crystal clear. An intense bouquet of apple jelly, yellow fruit chutney, aged brandy with hints of spice. The palate is medium dry and fresh with saline notes, leaving a long and warm finish of candied fruit and brandy.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Intensely nutty wine, a complete Madeira with a touch of honey permeating the wine. The wine's blend of poise between dryness and richness gives it a creamy, ripe character.
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Wine Spectator
A friendly, forward Madeira, with honeycomb, white ginger, meringue, green date and mirabelle plum notes backed by a flash of sweetness on the otherwise dry finish, which leaves a flattering echo.
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.