More blends! This time the 15 Years Old Verdelho from H M Borges. Again, Ivo Couto’s blending skills is demonstrated in the wine. And by the way, this must be one of the driest blended Verdelho’s out there! The…
3, 5, 10, 15 and 20 years old. Occasionally you will also bump into the 30 and 40 years old blends – the latter being the oldest stated blend allowed in the Madeira wine regulation. But are they all needed;…
Madeira rocks my world. There’s nothing like it. Even blended wines makes a terrific pour, especially 10,15 and 20 years old Madeiras. Here’s to Madeira that wont ruin you. Thanks for following! No, I wont consider them mini vintage wines,…
Doce. That is Portuguese for sweet. The labeling of the non-vintage wines at Pereira d’Oliveiras are easy to follow. Dry, medium dry, semi sweet and sweet. Add the age to that; 5 years old, 10 years old or 15…
No. Summer isn’t only about the usual suspects; white wine, rosé and Champagne. But they’re so refreshing, claims the advocate. Really? Since when did alcoholic beverages become refreshing? Don’t people get dozy in the sun by drinking? I do….
The bouquet is an invitation to a world of associations. I’m thrown between Denmark and Indonesia, Christmas and summertime, before I have that sip and land in Madeira. There’s such complexity in aged Madeira just grabbing you while saying:…
In a perfect world the only Madeira I’m having is the Frasqueira’s; Vintage Madeira. Reality however doesn’t look like that and although the Colheita’s makes it easier for my wallet – and less explaining needed to my wife – it’s…
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