Rutherford's Madeira Medium Sweet Verdelho

Old verdelho is an acquired taste. The VA and piercing acidity, combined with a lightly sweet but frankly brash palate can be too much for some. However the subtle, almost elegant notes of morello cherries, light toffee, mashed strawberry juice, estragon, and hints of black tea reel you back in. And under the brashness there is great length and complexity. Is it a great wine? Perhaps not. But it's certainly unmistakable. Also, I got this spot on; admittedly not difficult when you've had old verdelho before but drank it with great pleasure;-)