I know what you think. That’s a mighty big book. The old log books at Blandy’s, with details going 200 years back in time on who ordered what and when, are pretty solid pieces. Not your bedtime read perhaps,…
It’s quite amazing when you think about it. Since the early 1940’s, the Borges house have had only two winemakers. Jorge Borges and Ivo Couto. The former for more than sixty years and Ivo now for 13 years. Talk…
A few weeks ago, d’Oliveiras released five new Madeira wines. What makes this array something extra is the fact that none of the wines has been released before. When talking to Luís d’Oliveira he especially mentions the rare 1901…
The stenciled bottle says 1944. Instantly that activates a lot of emotions and thoughts. What was it like back then, in Madeira and having your island captured by a world war? It must have been slightly depressing, harvesting grapes while…
Situation #1 Ok, so you’re new to Madeira but curious to taste a few wines. And you ask me for advice. Here’s one of the first I’d recommend you to try; Blandy’s 5 years old Sercial. Situation #2 Ok,…
Mullet head, don’t touch the back. Cut the sides, don’t touch the back* 1987. Single release of No Sleep till Brooklyn. I loved that song. Still do. I was 15 years old and, I guess, like any kid in…
I’m a great fan of old Madeira Soleras. They often possess an unbeatable elegance which of course compensates for less intensity and concentration found in the vintage wines. Elegance. I use this word a lot. I’m well aware of…
Over the years I’ve conducted a lot of tastings. Those I most clearly remember are not the ones involving the great names and vintages, but the occasions where the participants has left the tasting in a vision like mode. When…
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…
Wine is fermented grape juice. True. A majority of the world’s wine consumers settle with knowing this and that’s just fine; we can’t expect all to share a love for wine considering that most of us don’t get others passions…
Most Madeira wines sold are three years old. Nothing spectacular in that. It’s the same in basically all wine regions. But when people upgrade, to a ten years old for example, then they notice the huge difference in quality and…
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….
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…
Madeira rocks my world. There’s nothing like it. But what makes it even more awesome, is it’s ability to pair with food. Here’s to Madeira and food. Thanks for following and sharing my site. Did you know Mad about Madeira is…
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