Next up was the 1968 from Periera D'Oliveira, which was bottled in 1996. And wow. Dark amber. Spice cake on the nose with dried apricots too, which carry on in the flavors on the palate. Initially spices are most distinct, but through the long finish the pitted fruit elements emerge. It is midweight and beautifully balanced. The orange peel at the end of the finish adds freshness, and the acidity gives a youthfulness to it. I think this wine is still in the market. If not too expensive, I might pick up a bottle and start my Madeira collection...
Next up was the 1968 from Periera D'Oliveira, which was bottled in 1996. And wow. Dark amber. Spice cake on the nose with dried apricots too, which carry on in the flavors on the palate. Initially spices are most distinct, but through the long finish the pitted fruit elements emerge. It is midweight and beautifully balanced. The orange peel at the end of the finish adds freshness, and the acidity gives a youthfulness to it. I think this wine is still in the market. If not too expensive, I might pick up a bottle and start my Madeira collection...
Jun 29th, 2018
Perfect amount of sweetness to pair with my hazelnut tartufo....notes of burnt toffee, raisins, roasted hazelnuts and cocoa
Perfect amount of sweetness to pair with my hazelnut tartufo....notes of burnt toffee, raisins, roasted hazelnuts and cocoa
May 28th, 2017
Wow. So beautiful. No, I didn't drink the whole bottle in one sitting.....
Wow. So beautiful. No, I didn't drink the whole bottle in one sitting.....
Jul 16th, 2016
I mean, what do you want me to say? A little solventy on the nose, but what follows is insane. Huge, endless, psychedelic. 1908, obvs.
I mean, what do you want me to say? A little solventy on the nose, but what follows is insane. Huge, endless, psychedelic. 1908, obvs.
Jun 7th, 2015
Fantastic! Strong, with deep color. Should continue to develop long beyond my lifetime.
Fantastic! Strong, with deep color. Should continue to develop long beyond my lifetime.
Sep 23rd, 2017
Madeira, Portugal
