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Madeira 2012; A Photographic Report – Part 4
On 30 oktober, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In 1995, 2010, 2011, ABSL, Barbeito, Bastardo, Blandy's, Canteiro, Colheita, Cossart Gordon, Funchal, H.M. Borges, Leacock's, Madeira, Pereira d'Oliveira, Terrantez, Verdelho
Mad about Madeira continues promoting the island in a broader perspective. Here’s the last one of four photographic reports. If you like the content, I invite you to visit and like the site’s Facebook page as well. Again, it is great to have you here; thank YOU for following my attempts to [...]
Madeira 2012; A Photographic Report – Part 3
On 28 oktober, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In 2012, ABSL, Adegas de 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!
Madeira 2012; A Photographic Report – Part 2
On 14 oktober, 2012 · 3 Comments · In 1850, 1972, 2012, ABSL, Blandy's, Funchal, Henriques and Henriques, Madeira, Madeira production, Mannie Berk, Pereira d'Oliveira, Quinta Grande, Rainwater, Reid's, Sercial, The Rare Wine Co., Tinta Negra, Verdelho, Vintage
600 photographs later, lots of new impressions, knowledge and wines tasted, Mad about Madeira have all the prerequisites to continue yet a year. Regular visits is a must and I can’t thank the producers enough for their time and generosity. Please continue liking and sharing my site; for that I can’t thank YOU [...]
Thanks for following Mad about Madeira. The coming week I’m visiting the island; collecting new impressions but meeting the same great people! Less posting here, but more activity to be expected on the site’s FB page, on Twitter and Instagram. Links in the Follow Me tag to the right!
The perfect age for a blended Madeira? 15 YO Verdelho from H.M. Borges.
On 26 september, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In 15 YO, Blends, Funchal, H.M. Borges, Ivo Couto, Madeira, Verdelho
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, the 15 and 20 years old Madeiras. There’s a reason for why they [...]
A Bual beauty – The 1980 Vintage Bual from Blandy’s.
On 3 juli, 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 [...]
Blandy’s: 20 years old Terrantez
On 20 oktober, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In 20 YO, 2011, Blandy's, Blends, Funchal, MWC, Terrantez, Tinta Negra, Tinta Negra Mole, Verdelho
The grapes keeps coming in and a new truck has just arrived. Tinta Negra and Verdelho. Plastic cases filled with grapes are lined up. Around 35 kilos in each. Forget about the romanticized idea of winemaking; this is hard work and the guys struggling, not only have to face the heavy cases, but [...]
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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 [...]
Pereira d’Oliveira: 1932 Verdelho [vehr-DEH-lyoh]
On 7 oktober, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In 1932, Funchal, Luís d'Oliveira, Madeira, Pereira d'Oliveira, Verdelho
“It’s actually the first time we’ve bottled it,” says Luís d’Oliveira.
“Around 78 years in cask. It was showing really well so we bottled it earlier this year.”
It’s good to be back again. At the old warehouse in Rua dos Ferreiros 107, meeting Aníbal and Luís d’Oliveira. This time my [...]
V for Verdelho – 1983 Verdelho, ABSL
On 21 april, 2011 · 3 Comments · In 1983, ABSL, Artur Barros Sousa, Funchal, Madeira, Verdelho, Vintage
At the very same time as I salute the dedication and handicraft by Artur and Edmundo Olim, realizing their wines wouldn’t be the same if produced in larger quantities, it is also sad knowing how many who will miss out on the wines of Artur Barros. Only a few thonsands liters of Madeira [...]
Moody weather anyone? Is meteorology a passion of yours? Then Madeira is the place for you! Only on the Azores have we experienced more extreme and constant weather changes. At Palheiro – watching the horizon is both dazzling and frightening knowing it’s just water, water and water…
A tour around the island – Part 2
On 29 juli, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In Calheta, Campo Experimental, Estreito de Camara de Lobos, Fajã dos Padres, Funchal, Monte, Ponta do Sol, Ribeira Brava
Funchal seen from the Cable Car on the way up to Monte – or its full length name, Nossa Senhora do Monte. Not for the claustrophobic I can tell you. And do you have the slightest tendency for sea sickness, consider the bus instead. On the second picture rampagings of the [...]
A tour around the island – Part 1
On 28 juli, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In Camacha, Canical, Funchal, Garajau, Machico, Pico Arieiro, Santa Cruz, Santana
Just as in Rio de Janeiro he stands there – Cristo Rei – welcoming you to Madeira! On the southern part of Madeira, in Garajau more exactly, the statue can be found. There’s also a possibility to walk down the stairs and enjoy the view but beware, don’t bring your kids if [...]
I saw a woman downtown Funchal crying today. It was obvious why.
But life goes on. Life must go on. Even when hit by a catastrophe. The Madeiran’s are walking the streets again, taking the bus to work and sending the kids to school – although around 50 people have been [...]
Bual, eller Boal som den heter på portugisiska, är en druva som trivs bäst på öns sydsida, på de lägre sluttningarna. De bästa lägena återfinns runt Camara de Lobos, Campanário och Funchal där druvan på grund av sydsidans varmare och mindre vindpinade klimat når sitt esse. Det finns dock odlingar på [...]
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