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Rare Wine Co. Historic Series Special Reserve Madeira Savannah Verdelho

9.154 ratings
9.120 pro ratings
Madeira, Portugal
Verdelho
Top Notes For
Ellen Clifford

Translucent cold brew color, rather pungent citrus and roasted pecan nose. Yum already. Then medium sweet, deeply caramel more pecan on the palate. This wine feels like family and that’s not just my Austin-grandparent-pecan-picking nostalgia. It’s so friendly but capable of throwing you for a loop—how high is that alcohol? (19.5 abv)) but WHAT sort of kernel/nut elements are they and are they STILL judging where I went to school? These pecan-savvy questions fade as elegant smoky elements wave through to tell you it doesn’t matter so long as you graduated. It keeps you on your toes and keeps you looking towards more time together.

Translucent cold brew color, rather pungent citrus and roasted pecan nose. Yum already. Then medium sweet, deeply caramel more pecan on the palate. This wine feels like family and that’s not just my Austin-grandparent-pecan-picking nostalgia. It’s so friendly but capable of throwing you for a loop—how high is that alcohol? (19.5 abv)) but WHAT sort of kernel/nut elements are they and are they STILL judging where I went to school? These pecan-savvy questions fade as elegant smoky elements wave through to tell you it doesn’t matter so long as you graduated. It keeps you on your toes and keeps you looking towards more time together.

Dec 4th, 2023
Brian S

Dried apricot, Carmel, butterscotch, orange peel.

Dried apricot, Carmel, butterscotch, orange peel.

Feb 3rd, 2018
Kaitlin Ohlinger

Amazing. Rich toffee and burnt orange, nutty with high acid and a finish that doesn't quit.

Amazing. Rich toffee and burnt orange, nutty with high acid and a finish that doesn't quit.

Jun 15th, 2017
Matt Sterr

Beautiful old gold / amber hue. Incredible nutty nose with a little Madeira funk. Slightly sweet with layers of flavors. Nuts. Dried fruits. Mouthwatering finish. Honey.

Beautiful old gold / amber hue. Incredible nutty nose with a little Madeira funk. Slightly sweet with layers of flavors. Nuts. Dried fruits. Mouthwatering finish. Honey.

Aug 27th, 2015
Alex Pitts

Cellar Master Scholium Project

9.2

Chocolate and roasted almond
Such a delicious beverage.

Chocolate and roasted almond
Such a delicious beverage.

Oct 26th, 2014
David Lee

Magic in the glass. So aromatic and complex. Lemon, orange, caramel, vanilla, toasted pecans intermingle and go on for ages.

Magic in the glass. So aromatic and complex. Lemon, orange, caramel, vanilla, toasted pecans intermingle and go on for ages.

Dec 5th, 2020
Chris Krueger

Winner winner

Winner winner

Apr 7th, 2017
Gene Buonviri

Rusty amber, slight sweetness moving to dried plums, raisin and cashew. Very refreshing & comforting.

Rusty amber, slight sweetness moving to dried plums, raisin and cashew. Very refreshing & comforting.

Jan 28th, 2017
Claudia Taylor

Did a flight of Rare Wine Series historic Madeiras. Loved Boston, Charleston and Savannah ok but lighter

Did a flight of Rare Wine Series historic Madeiras. Loved Boston, Charleston and Savannah ok but lighter

Sep 1st, 2016