D'Oliveiras

Reserva Madeira Boal

9.414 ratings
9.410 pro ratings
Madeira, Portugal
Boal
Top Notes For
James Forsyth

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
Lee Pitofsky

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
jams jerfy

lovely '68 Madeira.

lovely '68 Madeira.

Sep 5th, 2013
Ed Cotton

Amazing stuff. So complex the finish goes on and on and on. Would have lasted for another 30 years if we hasn't polished off the bottle over Xmas.

Amazing stuff. So complex the finish goes on and on and on. Would have lasted for another 30 years if we hasn't polished off the bottle over Xmas.

Mar 5th, 2013
Ronnie Sanders

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

9.4

Ronnie had this 7 years ago

Ronnie had this 7 years ago

Oct 25th, 2017
Ronnie Sanders

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

9.4

Ronnie had this 8 years ago

Ronnie had this 8 years ago

Sep 13th, 2016
Ronnie Sanders

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

9.3

Ronnie had this 9 years ago

Ronnie had this 9 years ago

Nov 4th, 2015
Steve Pollack

Steve had this 10 years ago

Steve had this 10 years ago

Mar 15th, 2015
Eric Crane

Sommelier & Educator Empire Wine Distributors

9.5

Eric had this 11 years ago

Eric had this 11 years ago

Feb 23rd, 2014
Amy Warnock

Amy had this 11 years ago

Amy had this 11 years ago

Jan 1st, 2014