Blandy's
5 Year Aged Madeira Malmsey
Madeira, Portugal
WGBY Public Television, Wine Lovers Dinner; 16 March 2019 at Tower Square Hotel (Marriott); Springfield, MA
WGBY Public Television, Wine Lovers Dinner; 16 March 2019 at Tower Square Hotel (Marriott); Springfield, MA
Mar 17th, 2019
First experience with Madeira and it's actually not bad. Malmsey (malvasia) is at the sweeter end of the spectrum, this is aged 5 years in the traditional canteiro method. Burnt caramel, dates, prunes, banana, and pralines on the nose. More pralines and cream on the palate, a touch of musk and a balanced sweetness and acidity. The finish has a weird burnt rubber note which I'm sure can be attributed to the meaningful oxidation.
First experience with Madeira and it's actually not bad. Malmsey (malvasia) is at the sweeter end of the spectrum, this is aged 5 years in the traditional canteiro method. Burnt caramel, dates, prunes, banana, and pralines on the nose. More pralines and cream on the palate, a touch of musk and a balanced sweetness and acidity. The finish has a weird burnt rubber note which I'm sure can be attributed to the meaningful oxidation.
Apr 29th, 2016
Long finish, sweet fruit (raisins), nuttiness
Long finish, sweet fruit (raisins), nuttiness
May 10th, 2017
