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Henriques & Henriques; Quinta Grande

On 04/11/2012 · Leave a Comment · In Camara de Lobos, Henriques and Henriques, Humberto Jardim, Madeira, Quinta Grande

Thanks to the work of Humberto Jardim, the Quinta Grande will become more accessible for visitors in the future. And believe me, you really want to visit this amazing vineyard, to get a glimpse of the breathtaking view and to understand just how difficult it is to cultivate vines in Madeira. Thanks for visiting Mad [...]

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Madeira 2012; A Photographic Report – Part 2

On 14/10/2012 · 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 enough!

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Madeira 2012; A Photographic Report

On 10/10/2012 · Leave a Comment · In 1934, 1940, 1944, 1954, 1979, 2012, H.M. Borges, Henriques and Henriques, Justino's, Madeira, Quinta Grande, Sercial, Terrantez, Verdelho, Vintage

I can’t think of a better way to report but directly from Madeira! Tasting the current vintage, last year’s or an 1885 Verdelho, doesn’t really matter; it is all great fun and inspires me a lot to keep on writing this site. Thanks for reading and sharing Mad about Madeira! And don’t forget to buy [...]

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Verdelho; when the chef decides!

On 01/02/2011 · Leave a Comment · In 10 Years Old, Calheta, Camara de Lobos, Henriques and Henriques, Porto Moniz, Quinta Grande, São Vicente, Table wine, Verdelho

Lack of inspiration or motivation you might think. After all, how much can one write about Madeira wine on a regular basis? But no, there’s nothing wrong with my passion and love when it comes to the wines from my beloved Madeira! I could write plenty if only time was on my side…

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Owning land in Madeira – an impossibility for a wine producer?

On 10/10/2010 · Leave a Comment · In Articles on Madeira, Henriques and Henriques, Quinta Grande, Retailers

Buying land in Madeira is expensive, especially if flat land is wanted. Since the island more or less is one big mountain rising up from the Atlantic Ocean, the flat parts are few and hence reaches prices you thought was exclusive for the [...]

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