Island wine from Portugal

Cossart Gordon Madeira 5 Years Old Malmsey nv
This is a rich style of Madeira from the Malvasia grape, known as Malmsey. The nose features toffee and caramel with a healthy dose of toasted nuts. In the mouth, you taste all of that in a framework of acidity. There’s plenty of weight from the underlying alcohol and while it is sweet as expected, the Madeiran acidity plays its balancing role. Bring on the Rocquefort! P&B by the Madeira Wine Company in Funchal 19% $24.99 at Bottle Barn Cossart Gordon

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Ray Johnson teaches and writes about wine and the business of wine. He makes his home in Sonoma County.
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