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A fresh crisp Madeira with delicate but firm fruit. Serve as an apéritif or d... A fresh crisp Madeira with delicate but firm fruit. Serve as an apéritif or dessert accompaniment. This fine pale Madeira is often considered the most suitable for enhancing the flavor of sauces. more

A medium-dry Madeira which combines soft fruit and dry nutty quality. Serve li... A medium-dry Madeira which combines soft fruit and dry nutty quality. Serve lightly chilled as an aperitif. Commentary: The Blandy's Rainwater Madeira is fresh, bright, and tangy on the palate. Tasting Notes: This wine shines with aromas and flavors of... more

Clear, dark golden brown with very strong legs. Characteristic bouquet with co... Clear, dark golden brown with very strong legs. Characteristic bouquet with complex dried fruits and wood, toffee and vanilla. Sweet, smooth, full bodied, complex, and a long finish of nuts and dark chocolate. Very sweet, along with a burnt quality to... more

Aged in oak casks for at least 10 years. A superb, full-bodied, wonderfully ri... Aged in oak casks for at least 10 years. A superb, full-bodied, wonderfully rich Madeira with a sweet, rich chocolaty flavor and a concentrated bouquet. Best enjoyed with desserts, or on its own after a meal. Shows a slightly plump edge to the mix of... more

Incredibly rich, with dark fruitcake flavors and dry spice that balances its s... Incredibly rich, with dark fruitcake flavors and dry spice that balances its sweetness. The sweetest and richest in the Historic series, the New York Malmsey unfolds slowly in the glass, gradually revealing layers of depth and flavor. Coffee, toffee... more

Clear, amber color with tinges of gold; a bouquet of dried fruit, vanilla, woo... Clear, amber color with tinges of gold; a bouquet of dried fruit, vanilla, wood, and toffee with a smooth, sweet finish and an excellent balance between the fruit and acidity. Blandy’s 5-year-old Malmsey is fined and does not require decanting. It is... more

Rainwater took its name from its pale color and delicate texture and flavor. Y... Rainwater took its name from its pale color and delicate texture and flavor. Yet, the origins of the style are shrouded in mystery. Some attributed it to a Savannah wine merchant after the Civil War, but that cannot be, as Rainwaters existed at least a... more

Oak aging has lent this luscious medium-dry Madeira great concentration of fla... Oak aging has lent this luscious medium-dry Madeira great concentration of flavor and a complex bouquet. An excellent choice with cheeses, desserts or fine cigars. A supple, suave style, with flavors of dried peach, apple and guava, matched to smoky... more

Aged in oak casks for at least 5 years. A delicious, full-bodied and rich dess... Aged in oak casks for at least 5 years. A delicious, full-bodied and rich dessert wine, with an excellent balance between sweetness and acidity. A friendly style, with enticing sweetness to the mix of toffee, toasted peanut, buckwheat and date flavors,... more

Amber with golden nuance, a brilliant crystalline. Characteristic bouquet, wit... Amber with golden nuance, a brilliant crystalline. Characteristic bouquet, with notes of jam and marmalade, candied and dried fruits such as nuts and hazelnuts. The palate is rich, soft, and sweet. The finish is fresh with notes of wood and dried... more

Clear, amber color with tinges of gold on the rim. Superbly complex. Great int... Clear, amber color with tinges of gold on the rim. Superbly complex. Great intensity, revealing a bouquet of dried fruits such as figs and prunes, with notes of almonds and oak and subtle hints of toffee and vanilla spice. Sumptuous. Medium sweet and... more

Clear and bright topaz colour, with a golden hue right up to the rim. Fresh an... Clear and bright topaz colour, with a golden hue right up to the rim. Fresh and fragrant bouquet of dried fruits and spice with luxurious warm orangey aromas. Medium dry and full- bodied. Concentrated and fresh with a pleasant zesty bittersweet edge... more

Blandy's 10-Year-Old Malmsey Madeira has intensely concentrated nutty, caramel... Blandy's 10-Year-Old Malmsey Madeira has intensely concentrated nutty, caramel, and honeyed flavors. Although it is a rich, fortified wine, it finishes bright due to Madeira's higher acidity. Commentary: The Blandy's Malmsey Madeira, Aged 10 Years,... more

Pale, bright topaz colour with a golden tinge, fresh with dry fruit, wood, and... Pale, bright topaz colour with a golden tinge, fresh with dry fruit, wood, and citrus flavours with a fresh and nutty persistent finish. Commentary: The Blandy's Sercial Madeira, Aged 10 Years, is fragrant and alluring, with an excellent presence on... more

Made from Tinta Negra Mole grapes collected from multiple small, terraced vine... Made from Tinta Negra Mole grapes collected from multiple small, terraced vineyards that cling to the steep mountainous slopes of the island, this is a medium-dry wine combining soft fruit flavors with a dry, nutty quality. The grapes are fermented in... more

The winter of 1998/9 was characterized by above-normal rainfall, with relative... The winter of 1998/9 was characterized by above-normal rainfall, with relatively low temperatures. February and March were rainy months. The cold weather did not occur almost throughout the year and the conditions for flowering were good. From August... more

Topaz with golden nuance, brilliant crystalline. Characteristic bouquet candie... Topaz with golden nuance, brilliant crystalline. Characteristic bouquet candied citrus fruits, dried fruits, iodized notes and spice. The palate is dry with a fresh salinity and citrus notes. Long finish of spice and citrus chutney. Racy and pure, with... more

The elegant fruit qualities of this medium-dry Madeira make it equally suitabl... The elegant fruit qualities of this medium-dry Madeira make it equally suitable as an aperitif or as a dessert wine. Crisp, with vibrant spicy notes to the dried peach, iodine, beeswax and creamy flavors. Butterscotch and dried apricot details linger... more

Sweeter than either Charleston Sercial or Savannah Verdelho, Boston Bual still... Sweeter than either Charleston Sercial or Savannah Verdelho, Boston Bual still boasts incredible balance and refreshing acidity. The hallmark of this wine is its otherworldly complexity, featuring cinnamon-clove spiciness with overtones of citrus peel... more

Best served chilled as an aperitif, this dry Madeira has soft fruit with a hin... Best served chilled as an aperitif, this dry Madeira has soft fruit with a hint of nuttiness and a clean, crisp finish. In a recent series of entry-level Madeiras, this was a standout, offering excellent complexity and richness at a reasonable price.... more