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Blandy’s – Over 40 Years Old Bicentennial Anniversary Madeira

On 18/02/2013 · Leave a Comment · In 1811, 40 Years Old, Bicentennial tasting, Blandy's, Blends, Bual, Chris Blandy, Filipe Azevedo, Francisco Albuquerque, Madeira, Malmsey, MWC, Sercial, Terrantez, Verdelho

Turning 200 years old needs to be highlighted right? If you’re closing in at two centuries you can always ask someone with the experience for tips. Blandy’s for example. In 2011 the Madeira wine producer arranged some historical bicentennial tastings in San Fransisco, New York, London and finally where it all started, in Funchal.

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Madeira 2012; A Photographic Report – Part 3

On 28/10/2012 · Leave a Comment · In 2012, ABSL, Adega do Torreão, Artur Olim, Barbeito, Bica Aberta, Blandy's, Bual, Filipe Azevedo, Francisco Albuquerque, Funchal, H.M. Borges, Madeira, Pereira d'Oliveira, Robotic Lagar, Tinta Negra

My main purpose with Mad about Madeira is to enthuse. To make you curious, wanting to taste something that might be new to you. Or even visit the island. And a wine site without photographies….how boring isn’t that? Please continue liking and sharing my site; for that I can’t thank YOU enough!

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Madeira Table Wine; Pedra De Fogo by Elsa Maria da Silva Ferreira

On 23/10/2012 · 2 Comments · In 2009, Elsa Maria da Silva Ferreira, Francisco Albuquerque, Madeira, Madeira Table Wine, Pedra de Fogo, Primeira Paixão, Touriga Nacional

Madeira table wines! Yes, they do exist and some of them are actually worth looking for – and drinking! Admit it, how can you say no to a Touriga Nacional, from Madeira. Please continue liking and sharing my site; for that I can’t thank YOU enough!

Have you ever wondered why you see so few [...]

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A Bual beauty – The 1980 Vintage Bual from Blandy’s.

On 03/07/2012 · Leave a Comment · In 1980, Blandy's, Bual, Chris Blandy, Francisco Albuquerque, Funchal, Madeira, MWC, Vintage

You love Madeira wine? Then you’ve come to the right place! If you like what you read then why not check out the Facebook page of Mad about Madeira as well. The great wines of Madeira needs your support! Sometimes I also tweet. Perhaps you would like to follow my mumbo-jumbo? I also do Madeira [...]

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Madeira 2011: Abstracts from a most casual grape picker’s diary

On 05/01/2012 · Leave a Comment · In 2011, Blandy's, Borracheiro, Francisco Albuquerque, Local specialties, Lupins, Machico, Madeira, Malvasia, Porto Santo, São Jorge, Terroir

Madeira wine nuts need to stick together. So why not follow Mad About Madeira on Facebook besides hanging out here? To all of you reading, commenting and contacting me; please continue doing so. I love it and Madeira wine deserves it! Let’s make 2012 our best Madeira wine year ever!

Saturday morning. The autumn [...]

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Blandy’s; a bicentenary tasting celebrating 200 years anniversary

On 11/10/2011 · 4 Comments · In 1811, 1874, 1910, 1920, 1950, 1954, 1966, 1968, 1976, 1985, 1994, Bastardo, Blandy's, Boal, Colheita, Francisco Albuquerque, Funchal, Madeira, Malmsey, MWC, Old bottles, Sercial, Solera, Terrantez

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200 years. That’s impressive. Impressive for a family business. You see, family owned companies normally have a life cycle way below 200 years. Heck, even 20 or 30 years are impressive for a family run company. Not [...]

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Do you keep a bottle of this at home? 2004 Harvest Malmsey, Blandy’s

On 14/02/2011 · 6 Comments · In 2004, Francisco Albuquerque, MWC, Single Harvest

What Francisco Albuquerque has done for Madeira wine deserves some respect whether you like the MWC style or not. With Francisco as the head oenologist, MWC has shown they’re willing to – and want to – modernize the view of Madeira wine. First it was the Colheita wines, an odd blend as the Alvada [...]

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1976 Bual Vintage from Blandy’s

On 13/07/2010 · Leave a Comment · In 1976, Blandy's, Bual, Cossart Gordon, Francisco Albuquerque, Leacock's, Miles, MWA, MWC

Cossart Gordon – a classic brand in Madeira. Today a part of Madeira Wine Company (MWC) but it was actually the last,in 1953, to join the giant merger of producers that MWC actually is. I have, since first introduced to Madeira, had a weak spot for Cossart [...]

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Cossart Gordon 5 YO Sercial

On 09/06/2009 · Leave a Comment · In 5 Years Old, Cossart Gordon, Francisco Albuquerque, MWC, Sercial

Jag tror jag skämt bort mig själv på sistone. Genomsnittsåldern på vinerna som skänkts har nuddat vid sekelskiftesålder och det är dags att åter landa i vardagen! Vad är då bättre än ett glas av Cossart Gordon’s femåriga Sercial?

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