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Posted in June 27th, 2008
by Ray in Fortified dessert, Madeira, Malvasia, Portugal

Cossart Gordon Madeira 5 Years Old Malmsey nv
This is a rich style of Madeira from the Malvasia grape, known as Malmsey. P&B by the Madeira Wine Company in Funchal 19% $24.99 at Bottle Barn Cossart Gordon

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Southern Pinot

Posted in April 24th, 2008
by Ray in Madeira, Marlborough, Nelson, New Zealand, Pinot Noir, Waipara

2 flights of Pinot from New Zealand and here is number 1
Daniel Schuster Waipara Pinot Noir Selection 2006
Intense acidity marks this Pinot to drink with food today or lay down in the cellar. P&B in Waipara 14% $26.99 at Bottle Barn Daniel Schuster
Saint Clair Marlborough Pinot Noir 2006
The class favorite of this flight, the wine [...]

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Madeira my dear?

Posted in April 11th, 2008
by Ray in Bual, Madeira, Portugal

Cossart Gordon Madeira 5 Years Old Bual nv
This is a rich style of Madeira from the Bual grape, though not as sweet as Malmsey. P&B by the Madeira Wine Company in Funchal 19% $19.99 at Bottle Barn Cossart Gordon 

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Blandy’s at the Decade

Posted in November 20th, 2007
by Ray in Madeira, Malvasia, Portugal

Blandy’s Madeira 10 Years Old Rich Malmsey nv
Last tasting notes show great complexity though the 5 year is a pretty good value. Again the wine is complex, nutty and shaped by the acidity that we expect from Madeira. A little spiritous to smell but the alcohol is integrated on the palate. Bring me some Rocquefort [...]

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Sub-tropical pleasure

Posted in September 24th, 2007
by Ray in Madeira, Portugal

Blandy’s Madeira 5 Year Old Malmsey nv
This wine is quite consistent in displaying complexity, sweetness and balancing acidity.  Again today’s bottle wraps caramel and butterscotch into a good value fortified dessert wine. For me it’s so good with Rocquefort. Produced and bottled by the Madeira Wine Company in Funchal 19% $23 for a full bottle [...]

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