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Broadbent Malmsey 10

Posted in April 21st, 2009
by Ray in Fortified dessert, Madeira, Malvasia, Portugal

Broadbent, Madeira, 10 Years Old, Malmsey nv This Malmsey has floral notes, minerality and a sense of the fortification. The mouth features a combo of toffee, sweetness and a balance of cranberries and acidity. The more time spent with this wine the more it grew on me – very nice. Produced & Bottled by Vinhos [...]

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Ode to Rome

Posted in September 30th, 2008
by Ray in Castelli Romani, Frascati, Italy, Lazio, Malvasia, Trebbiano

Fontana Candida, Frascati DOC, Superiore, Secco 2006 There’s a light sense of herbs and flowers in the nose and melons after about 15 minutes. The mouth is rather light on flavor and acidity with a bit of heat. Bottled in Monteporzio Catone 12.5% $7.69 at Bottle Barn Fontana Candida
Castel de Paolis, Frascati DOC Superiore 2005 [...]

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Island wine from Portugal

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. 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 [...]

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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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