Every time I drink Madeira I say to myself, "Why don't I drink more Madeira?"
Every time I drink Madeira I say to myself, "Why don't I drink more Madeira?"
Nov 9th, 2014
Reminds me of those giant metal vats of buttery caramel popcorn with nuts, but there's a sherry-like (I'm thinking Valdespino Palo Cortado) acid and noble soft roundness on the nutty, drying finish. Some model glue aroma detracts from the magic. I guess I was hoping to approach about 60% of the magic of the undated Terrantez, but nah. Maybe 20%. Still quite nice though--on the palate it builds to a quince paste aroma on top of salted, fried marcona almonds; slightly hot on finish, but good for the price I suppose. It's the glue that pisses on the parade a touch.
Reminds me of those giant metal vats of buttery caramel popcorn with nuts, but there's a sherry-like (I'm thinking Valdespino Palo Cortado) acid and noble soft roundness on the nutty, drying finish. Some model glue aroma detracts from the magic. I guess I was hoping to approach about 60% of the magic of the undated Terrantez, but nah. Maybe 20%. Still quite nice though--on the palate it builds to a quince paste aroma on top of salted, fried marcona almonds; slightly hot on finish, but good for the price I suppose. It's the glue that pisses on the parade a touch.
Feb 22nd, 2014
A deep amber wine with a palate of honey, spice, figs, and hint of orange rind. This one strikes a good balance between sweetness and acid.
A deep amber wine with a palate of honey, spice, figs, and hint of orange rind. This one strikes a good balance between sweetness and acid.
Dec 7th, 2013
Very, very nice. Toffee, roasted nuts, light. brown sugar. Buy again!
Very, very nice. Toffee, roasted nuts, light. brown sugar. Buy again!
Nov 1st, 2021
Maple, toffee, nutmeg and some fennel
Maple, toffee, nutmeg and some fennel
Apr 16th, 2017
Empty bottle, full belly, strong heart: snow day done right. Deep & bright & ain't cost too many bones
Empty bottle, full belly, strong heart: snow day done right. Deep & bright & ain't cost too many bones
Jun 17th, 2016
Madeira, Portugal
