Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Vinous
The 1969 Sercial is airy, gracious and ethereal, all of which makes it a fine choice for readers who enjoy a lighter style of Madeira. Even though the 1969 Sercial is not a big wine, it is certainly not lacking in depth or complexity. It’s the sort of wine that conveys intensity without excess weight, which is pretty compelling in my book. Orange peel, hazelnut, dried flowers and cinnamon open in the glass, with bright, searing tannins that saturate the finish. The 1969 is just gorgeous. Bottled in 2015.
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Wine Spectator
Creamy and lush, this glides across the palate with rich buttercream notes to the flavors of apricot tart, pear compote, dried mango and pineapple cake. The spicy finish is fresh and minerally, presenting a long tail of dried ginger. Drink now. 25 cases imported
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.
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