2013; An Odyssey From A-Z
Originally published on Wine Virtuosity but since Madeira is an essential part of my list, it’s published here as well. It’s twenty years ago now and I still remember the 1990 Bordeaux tasting as if it was yesterday….
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Vinhos Barbeito; 1992 Verdelho Frasqueira
A new Madeira wine release and I’m like a child on Christmas eve! Especially if it’s a Verdelho…. In August 2013 Ricardo Diogo, at Vinhos Barbeito, bottled the 1992 Verdelho Frasqueira. Aged for only 21 years in cask, you…
Vinhos Barbeito – 2001 Malvasia Single Cask 727 d+e
Do the respective Madeira wine producers have their specialities? Depends on who you ask of course but I must confess I have my preferences when it comes to certain grapes. For example I have a weak spot for Sercial when…
Madeira – 2012 Vintage Report
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…
The Rare Wine Co.; Historic Series Madeira – Stratford Hall
Charleston has one. Savannah as well. Boston too. And New York. New Orleans got a rare Special reserve. Baltimore has Rainwater. Now there’s also one dedicated to a Virginia family; the Lees at Stratford Hall. History was my favorite subject…
Vinhos Barbeito – 1885 Verdelho
1885. That’s 128 years ago. The Danish physicist Niels Bohr’s birth year. And the Verdelho of Vinhos Barbeito. How’s it possible that a wine is at its best more more than a century after production? Can you explain it for…
Complexa; Authorized but any good?
The legislation separates the grape varieties in two sections; the recommended and the authorized. You don’t need to be a rocket scientist in order to understand that the advocated grapes are the only ones wanted, but then again, why also…
Vinhos Barbeito; Robotic Lagar Trodden Wines
There’s nothing like a human treading team. Foot treading guarantees that the grapes are crushed gently and doesn’t release any bitter substances in the must. A human foot is not likely to crush the pips in other words. But what if…
The Rare Wine Co.; Historic Series Madeira – Baltimore Rainwater
Madeira is so much more than just a wine, sometimes you’re drinking history as well. The Historic Series Madeira from The Rare Wine Co. for instance, is not just a glass of Madeira, it is also an insight to America’s history…
Boal Beauties: Vinhos Barbeito 1982 Boal Lote 12013
To understand a wine region, a style and a specific producer’s goal toward which he aspires, you need to visit. At least I do. By the way, make that try to understand. I’m therefore deeply grateful for the time and…
Tinta Negra; Should I keep my mouth shut ?
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Bastardo backup
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Vinhos Barbeito; 1996 Cask 119 Verdelho Colheita
You like Madeira wine? Then you’ve come to the right place! Mad about Madeira is solely dedicated to the world’s most breathtaking wine. The people behind Madeira wine deserves more attention and so does the wine. You can find the…
1978 Frasqueira. Sercial. By Vinhos Barbeito.
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