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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.
Having [...]
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
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Blandy’s: 20 years old Terrantez
On 20/10/2011 · Leave a Comment · In 20 Years Old, 2011, Blandy's, Blends, Funchal, MWC, Terrantez, Tinta Negra, 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 also a [...]
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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 [...]
A travel in time; 2011 to 1811
On 28/09/2011 · Leave a Comment · In 2011, ABSL, Barbeito, Bicentennial tasting, Blandy's, H.M. Borges, Henriques and Henriques, Justino's, Madeira, MWC, Pereira d'Oliveira
When I look back I actually have a hard time understanding how I made it all. Leaving for Funchal Tuesday – heading back home again on Sunday. All producers visited, some twice. The incoming of the grapes, picking grapes and attending some truly memorable tastings.
Guess I didn’t sleep so much when I think about [...]
It’s been eighteen months now. 18 months! That’s simply too long. I’m going back. Now. Well ok, in two weeks time….
Madeira’s my vinous Xanadu. An island I keep returning to. Great wines, great people and awesome sceneries. The question is if the next trip though, ever will find its counterpart? I’m invited to take [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Tasting wine is subjective. That we all know. Even if tasters with different preferences and background can find a common denominator in a wine, it’s still makes sense that one who is following critic’s notes are aware of their likings. In the case of Madeira one has to be even more aware of this [...]
– Please, may I hold her?
There’s no doubt about our two daughter’s popularity amongst the lovely employee’s at the Blandy’s Lodge in Avendia Arriaga. Nor is there any questions concerning our own urge to visit the lodge again, again and again, which at the end of our stay, could be summed [...]
Perhaps a misguiding headline some might think, but being the biggest producer on the island comes with responsibility and no one can say Madeira Wine Company doesn’t lead the way with grandeur! It is easy to fall in love with small producers struggling for their existence – and just as easy [...]
A sudden quick shower surprised us – thankfully just a hundred meters from the Blandy’s Lodge on Avenida Arriaga – can one ask for a better shelter?
The Vintage Room at the lodge is heaven for a Madeira wine freak and [...]
Greppet är nytt, helt nytt. Att blanda ädla druvsorter. Samtidigt som det är innovativt av Madeira Wine Company är det också ett nödvändigt drag för att attrahera nya potentiella konsumenter, särskilt efter att den största kassakon slutligen försvann 2001.
Nämnda år upphörde nämligen bulkförsäljningen av Madeira, även om det må anses ytterst [...]
Varsågod – här är din inköpslista!
On 09/09/2009 · 12 Comments · In Artur Barros Sousa, Bastardo, Bual, Cossart Gordon, Malvasia, MWC, Pereira d'Oliveira, Terrantez, Veiga França, Verdelho, Vintage
Ingen mening tjata. Jag talar inför döva öron. Ska du ha en vettig Madeira får du ta hjälp av alla handlare på nätet runtom i Europa. Här finns en uppsjö välja bland och alla klassiska hus är representerade; även de som numer lagts i malpåse. I Sverige får vi nöja oss med ett [...]
Efter mjöldagg och Phylloxera-angrepp var inte bara produktionen i fara – även kvaliteten dalade då allt för många odlare på ön föredrog de amerikanska importerna såsom Isabella framför Vitis Vinifera. Importen av amerikanska rankor var subventionerad från statens sida men istället för att ympa Isabellas rotsystem på en Vinifera planterade man rankorna direkt då [...]
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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