Vintage variation and vintage expectation; does this matter when it comes to Madeira wine? The doubtful might question if it gives any meaning to talk about it, considering it’s only microscopic amounts of Vintage Madeira produced every year. Furthermore, most…
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,…
Veiga França, Silva Vinhos and H.M. Borges. The Solera 1940 that once started at Veiga França have spent some time traveling between the lodges due to its owners ending up in bankruptcy. Therefore, it feels good it now has…
A few years ago I had the luck to purchase some discounted bottles of the Veiga França 1940 Reserva Solera, a producer not existing anymore. Veiga França went out of trade during the 1990’s I believe – and their…
A cascade of orange peel, sugar cane, nutmeg, vanilla and old casks fills the glass. It’s so complex and sublime you just want to sit there for an hour an savor the bouquet. – We bottled this in celebration…
Standing in front of the H.M. Borges building on Rua 31 de Janeiro it doesn’t reveal much of what’s inside the old flour mill. But behind the walls and the shop with its lovely tasting room you will find…
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