Ellen Clifford

9.2

Translucent cold brew color, rather pungent citrus and roasted pecan nose. Yum already. Then medium sweet, deeply caramel more pecan on the palate. This wine feels like family and that’s not just my Austin-grandparent-pecan-picking nostalgia. It’s so friendly but capable of throwing you for a loop—how high is that alcohol? (19.5 abv)) but WHAT sort of kernel/nut elements are they and are they STILL judging where I went to school? These pecan-savvy questions fade as elegant smoky elements wave through to tell you it doesn’t matter so long as you graduated. It keeps you on your toes and keeps you looking towards more time together. — 4 days ago

Lauren Young

9.0

Solid medium dry sercial; fine predinner — a year ago

Sam T

9.5

My favorite by far. Amber hue; orange rind; some spice. Not overly sweet. Just awesome. — 5 years ago

Henry Fuseler

9.0

9/2023. My dessert at Chive Blossom, Pawleys Island SC. Nice full flavor with good caramel. Not too sweet either. — 2 months ago

Lauren Young

9.0

Smooth and sweet, toffee — 10 months ago

Wes Aguas

10

Best Madeira I’ve had yet. Can’t wait to try the others in the series — 2 years ago

Aimee Landsberg

10

Delicious! Perfect for drinking or Madeira gravy. Bought at a Hayes Valley wine shop — 5 years ago

Manj Gunawardane

9.2

Off dry, lots of complexity on the nose and palate, lovely acidity, dried fruit, nuts, baking spice, and so much more. — 8 months ago

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9.4

The Madeira Baltimore Rainwater Medium Dry is one of my absolute favorites in this range from Rare Wine Co. With its expressive citrus peel and nutty flavors, this pale, dry Madeira leans into the realm of sherry. Floral and spice notes lifted by bright acids add to its considerable charms. Readers seeking finesse over size and power will love this. This is a style done with less time in wood, lower acidity and less sweetness inspired by the wines of the early 1800s. L22130. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, December 2022)
— a year ago

Rob Krapf

9.5

Pretty swell. — 4 years ago