Dinner in Porto with Joao Cabral Almeida, ending with 1893 and 1863 Madeira´s

Camaleao Alvarinho Bruto

Pale lemon yellow. 2019 base. Apples, citrus, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, apples, pears, leaner body. 84

 

2023 Camaleao Alvarinho Loureiro

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, fruit driven and somewhat minerals notes nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, apples, peach, rounded, elegant texture. 86

 

2023 Camaleao Alvarinho

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, floral, refreshing nose. Fresh acidity, citrus, elegant texture, some apples, saline notes, good length. 87

 

2021 Omnia Douro Branco

Kr. 189,90

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some citrus, some minerals, fruit forward nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, saline, minerals, nuanced, elegant, lemons, lovely balance, long. 89

 

2021 Omnia Douro 

Kr. 189,90

Ruby. Scented, dark and red berries, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, anise, juicy, spices, blackberries, detailed, minerals, good length. 89

 

2022 Barbeito Verdelho Branco

Kr. 329,90

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, minerals, saline, somewhat tight nose. Fresh acidity, minerals, saline, citrus and yellow fruits, detailed, refreshing. Long finish. 91

 

2022 Barbeito Verdelho Vinhas do Lanco

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, minerals, detailed and nuanced nose, also somewhat tight. Fresh acidity, fresh, citrus, minerals, detailed, bright expresssion, lovely stuff! Long finish. 92

 

2023 J. Cabral Almeida Musgo Reserva Branco

Kr. 249,90

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, minerals nose, tight. Fresh acidity, white and yellow fruits, some butter notes, rounded, fruit forward, long. 90

 

2022 J. Cabral Almeida Liquen Vinhas Antiguas

Pale lemon yellow. Aproximately 3000 bottles made. Apples, citrus, minerals, scented, saline nose. Fresh acidity, citrus, minerals, saline, detailed and nuanced, long. 91

 

2021 J. Cabral Almeida Liquen Encruzado

Pale lemon yellow. Some 1900 bottles made. Apples, citrus, minerals, slight spicy touch, floral and some orange peel and orange blossoms notes nose. Fresh acidity, detailed, minerals, citrus, lemons, saline, floral, long. 92

 

2019 J. Cabral Almeida Musgo Reserva 

Kr. 249,90

Ruby. Blackberries, spices and dark fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruits, spices, good length. 88

 

2021 J. Cabral Almeida Liquen Vinhas Centenaria

Ruby. 2700 bottles made from 100-120 years old plants from an abandoned vineyard discovered by pure accident. Scented, red berries, anise, floral, detailed nose, some exotic spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, alise, cherries, detailed, elegant and nuanced, long finish. 93

 

2022 J. Cabral Almeida Liquen Alfrocheiro

Ruby. Some 2500 bottles made. Dark fruits, spices, scented, quite intense nose, concentrated Alfrocheiro.Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, cherries, dark fruits, liquorice, quite intense, long. 92

 

2006 Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Blanco Reserva

 Corked.

 

2019 Luis Seabra Quinta de Adorigo Douro Branco

Straw yellow. Rich nose of yellow fruits, floral, intense, some flor notes. Fresh acidity, fruit driven, peach, honey, pears, long. Different style than what you expect from Douro. 90

 

1893 Mathilde Henriques Terrantez Campanario

Amber with green gold rim. 24 bottles only, bottled from a demijohn, bottled in February 2024. Mathilde Henriques was the grandmother or great grandmother of todays owners of Barbeito, as far as I have understood. Rich, intense, almonds, citrus and caramel, passion fruits, dried apricots, volatile notes. Fresh acidity, dried fruits, anise, spices, detailed, intense, layered, long. Something I for sure will never taste again. Served blind by the owners of O'Goveto who held an amazing Madeira tasting just a fews days earlier, and kindly let our table taste a little bit left behind. Narrower. 95

 

1863 Barbeito Bual

Amber with green gold rim. Dried fruits, almonds, intense, dried apricots nose, spices. Fresh acidity, intense, detailed, layered, intense, caramel, detailed, rich and smoky finish, long. Also at O'Goveto, janother left over from the large old Madeira tasting days before, ust a little large sip left in the bottle, but just enough for a tasting note. Thank you! 94

 

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Graham's Extra Dry White
Kr 185,-
Pale golden. Some yellow fruits, light apply nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, touch of nuts, minerals, good length. 86

Graham's Six Grapes Reserve
Kr 219,90
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, blackberries and blueberries nose, rich, some chocolate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, sweet, dark berries, elegant texture, good length. 88

2003 Smith Woodhouse LBV late release unfiltered
Kr 269,90
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, dark berries, light smoky note, blackberries, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, intense, liquorice, long. Drink over the next ten to fifteen years. 90

1977 Gould Campbell Vintage Port
Magnum. Bottled 1979. Ruby. Red berries, some cherries, light chocolate note nose, almost a touch floral. Fresh acidity, few tannins, bright red fruits, some dark chocolate, smooth texture, long. 92

1985 Warre's Vintage
Kr 890,-
Ruby with garnet rim. Some red berries, some chocolate, minty notes, detailed, bit more subdued nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins polishing off, dark fruits, some chocolate and mint again, light bitter note, long. 91

1991 Graham's Vintage
Ruby. Blackberries, mulberries, some chocolate, spices, dark fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, blackberries, elegant balance and body, long. 93

2000 Gould Campbell Vintage
Kr 450,-
Ruby. Dark berries, fruity, some spices and anise, faint almost tobacco like note and starting figs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, almost playful, delicate and fresh acidity, lovely fruit, long. 93

2000 Smith Woodhouse Vintage
Kr 450,-
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, mint, starting figs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, some spices, elegant texture, detailed, long. 92

2003 Dow's Vintage
Kr 669,-
Deep ruby. Spices, blackberries, liquorice, rich and intense nose, ripe. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, some spices, intense and juicy, structure, long and sweet finish. 94

2004 Dow's Quinta do Bomfim Vintage
Kr 185,- halvflaske
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, ripe blackberries, blueberries, some liquorice, very fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins,d ark berries and mint palate, some chocolate, rich yet lovely balance, long. 94

2007 Smith Woodhouse Vintage
Kr 450,-
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, some spicy notes, blackberries, fruity, bit tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, intense, juicy, even so bit tight and introvert, needs a few years cellaring still. 94

2012 Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage
Kr 525,-
9000 bottles made. Towards black. Dark fruits, some spices, blackberries, intense nose, layered, deep. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, juicy, intense, rich, balanced, long. 94

2013 Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage
Kr 545,-
9000 bottles made. Towards black. Dark fruits, ripe, fruity, intense, blackberries and blueberries, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark berries, fruity, juicy, sweet, intense, long finish, firm. 95

Madeira

Cossart Gordon 5 Years Old Verdelho
Kr 109,90
Pale golden. Light nutty note, some dried fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe notes, some dried fruits, quite fresh. 84

Cossart Gordon 5 Years Old Malmsey
Kr 139,90
Gold with amber rim. Some nutty notes, raisins and touch of caramel nose. Fresh acidity, leaner palate, quite fresh and somewhat sweet 84

Blandy's 10 Years Old Sercial
Kr 245,-
Pale amber. Some dried fruits, raisins and some nuts, lighter nose. Fresh acidity. Fresh, minerals, light smoky and nutty note, good length. 87

Blandy's 10 Years Old Bual
Kr 245,-
Amber, golden rim. Some dried fruits, light apricots and raisins nose. Fresh acidity, sweet fruity palate, leaner body but fairly intense, good length. 88

1975 Cossart Gordon Verdelho Vintage
Kr 1499,-
Amber with yellow green rim. Some nuts, dried fruits, almost smoky notes, some raisins, give it air to open. Fresh acidity, fruity, detailed, rich, intense, leaner palate body wise but intense and almost smoky. Long finish. 91

1969 Blandy's Bual Vintage
Kr 1945,-
Amber, green hue. Intense nose, some dried fruits, raisins, dried apricots, layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity, dried fruits, playful, refreshing, intense, lively, detailed, very long. 94

Borgogno Barolo Chinato
Kr 365,- 0,5 liter
Garnet with golden rim. Spices, some cherries, mint, eucalyptus, cinnamon, medicinal, kinin, layered. Fresh acidity, bitter kinin, some fruits, lots of herbs and medicinal, long. 90

Winetailor November release

 
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Jean Milan Cuvée Nico Widerberg Brut
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, light yeasty note, fruity. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, rounded, fruity, light sweet note, crowd pleaser. kr 259,90 (Bestilling)
86 poeng
Winetailor as

 
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Schloss Lieser Riesling Kabinett 2013
Mosel, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant and fruity, a bit more fruit than usual, lovely. kr 179,90
88 poeng

 
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Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
California, Usa Deep ruby. Rich nose, dark fruits, scented, cassis, liquorice, tobacco and chocolate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, ripe cassis, some vanilla and spices, long. kr 499,90
91 poeng

 
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Pieropan Soave Classico 2013
Veneto, Italia Pale lemon yellow. Apples, elegant almost floral note nose, almonds and peach. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant, summer in a bottle, lovely. kr 149,90
87 poeng

 
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Niepoort Tawny 10 Years Old
Douro, Portugal Pale amber-garnet. Dried fruits, nuts, scented, anise nose. Fresh acidity, some red berries and dried apricots, some nuts, lovely as always. kr 179,90 (Basis)
88 poeng
Winetailor as

Domaine de Bellene Saint-Romain VV 2012
Pale lemon yellow. Heavier minerals, apples, citrus and almost creamy notes for Saint-Romain. Fresh acidity, fuller body and texture for the appelation, again towards creamy. Citrus minerals finish.
87 Poeng

 
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Niepoort Tawny 30 Years Old
Douro, Portugal Pale amber. Dried fruits, intense, some nuts, raisins, almost scented nose. Fresh acidity, lively, intense, layered, mouthwatering, detailed, rich, nutty, savory, long. kr 899,90 (Parti)
93 poeng
Winetailor as

 
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Niepoort Late Bottled Vintage 2009
Douro, Portugal Ruby. Dark fruits, rich, blueberries, intense nose, liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and rich, detailed, fruity, elegant LBV, long. kr 219,90 (Basis)
90 poeng
Winetailor as

 
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Lavradores de Feitora Tres Bagos Reserva
Douro, Portugal Ruby. Berries nose, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, fresh. kr 419,90
81 poeng

 
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Niepoort Fabelaktig Douro 2013
Douro, Portugal Ruby. Fruity, rounded, dark berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries palate. kr 139,90 (Basis)
83 poeng
Winetailor as

 
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Niepoort Charme 2010
Douro, Portugal Deep ruby. Spicey, dark fruits, anise and some red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, fresh, quite lively, dark fruits, almost mouthwatering, long. kr 500,30
91 poeng

 
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Pieropan Ruberpan Valp Cl Sup 11
Veneto, Italia Ruby. Fruity, ripe red berries, anise, and light tea note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, quite lively, good length. kr 175,-
88 poeng

 
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Bertani Valpolicella Ripasso 2011
Veneto, Italia Ruby. Liquorice, plums, figs and prunes nose. Leather and tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tabnins, fruity, fresh and quite lively Ripasso, good length. kr 141,- (Basis)
86 poeng
Winetailor as

Barbeito Malvasia Colheita 2000
Amber. Nuts, dried apricots, minerals, intense nose. Fresh acidity, lively, detailed, rounded, fruity, intense, dried fruits and nuts finish, lovely, almost smokey touch in the end. 91 poeng

Barbeito Single Harvets Medium Dry 2003
Amber. Intense, nutty, caramel, dried fruits and smokey note. Fresh acidity, intense, ripe, dark fruits, dried fruits, good length. 89 poeng 

Burgundies, Jura and fortifieds from Moestue January release

2011 Thierry & Pascale Matrot Bourgogne Rouge Matrot:
Bright ruby. Unripe strawberries and some herbs on the nose. Fresh acidity, few and ripe tannins, raspberries palate, cool and easy going. 85

2011 Domaine Arlaud Bourgogne Rouge Ronceive:
Bright ruby. Light nose of red berries and slightly scented notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity Bourgogne Rouge, good balance, slight green note in finish. 86

2012 Marquis d'Angerville Domaine du Pélican Arbois Trois Cépages:
Pale ruby. Some herbs, red berries, bit tight nose, scented behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, bit tight and refreshing backbone, one could almost be in Volnay. 89

2011 Jean-Marc Pavelot Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Guettes:
Bright ruby. Some herbs, slightly unripe red berries, some bananas, leanish nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fruity, refreshing backbone, good length. 87

2007 Thierry & Pascale Matrot Volnay Santenots:
Bright ruby. Red berries, slightly scented and a starting figs touch far back on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, some vanilla, balanced but dies off a bit quick. 86

2007 Thierry & Pascale Matrot Blagny La Pièce Sous le Bois:
Bright ruby. Tight nose of some red berries, lean. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant body, refreshing, balanced, again a bit lean and not for everyone, charming. 87

2011 Gilles Duroché Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaut Saint Jacques:
Bright ruby. Herbs, red berries, cool nose, nettles nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, pure, red berries, slight unripe note, ever so slightly biting finish. 89

2008 Domaine de la Suffrene Rouge Les Lauves:
(Magnum) Ruby. Richa and fruity nose, warm summers day bowl of dark berries. Medium acidity, high of ripe tannins, fruity, intens, bit warm and tannic finish. 86

Henriques & Henriques Sercial 5 Years Old:
Deeper golden. Some dried apricots, bananas, and almonds nose. Fresh acidity, leaner palate, fresh, not to complex but balanced and inexpensive. Also great for excellent Madeira sauce if you find it too easy going. 86

2011 Mas Amiel:
Deep ruby. Rich, fruity, dark berries, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, ripe, fresh finish, long. 89

97 Salon, 04 Domaine Leroy, Vega-Sicilia and more

2004 Domaine Leroy Gevrey-Chambertin:
Unclear light ruby with brick rim. Intense nose, leaps out of the caraffe, red berries, strawberries, raspberries, nuanced, detailed, stunning nose, scented. Gorgeous nose. Fresh acidity, elegant tannins, fresh, detailed, nuanced, fresh, fruity, red berries, bit tight and both tighter and younger than last bottle, bit bitter finish. Long. 93 ****

1975 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella
Served blind. Ruby with garnet rim, lots of legs. Sweet dades on the nose, alcohol, some chocolate. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, sweet and alcoholic, one dimentional, Sweet finish. 86 ***

2009 Lequin-Colin Corton-Charlemagne BTTR;
Pale lemon yellow. Sweet yellow fruits, candellight scents. Flat acidity, leN and unbalanced, easygoing. 84 **

Vega-Sicilia Unico Riserva Especial:
Served blind. From 91, 94 and 99 vintage. Deep ruby with tiny garnet rim. First very sweet an I was in Rhône. Then anise, blueberries, vanilla, liquorice, floral notes, still heavy and intense and pure youth. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, intense, but lively, nuanced and layers. Long finish, very long. I ended up on 1995 Vega-Sicilia Unico. 94 ****

1963 Barbeito Malvazia:
Deep amber with yellow rim. Caramel, burnt sugar, apricots and dried fruits nose. Fresh acidity, leanish for Malvazia, bit bitter and burnt, could be more balanced. 90 ***

1997 Salon:
Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Apples, nuanced, minerals, delicate and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant mousse, intense even if a bit sharp and lean, veryr efreshing, ads some body with air, delicately balanced, long. 94 ****

Some amazing sweets including Yquem 07, 03 Royal Tokaji Essencia and 1880 Terrantez

2007 Château d'Yquem:
Golden. Intense, apricots, vanilla, scented, orange zest, layered, nuanced and complex nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively and nuanced palate, rich, caramel and bitter touch, incredibly long. 97 *****

2009 Château Suduiraut:
Pale golden. Apples, apricots, pineapples, superb nose, nuanced and elegant. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, intense, slight bitter note in the finish. Long. 95 *****

2009 Château Coutet:
Golden. Apricots, apples, minerals, pure and gorgeous nose, intense yet delicate. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, lively, refreshing, superb, I love this wine. Long. 95 *****

2009 Château Guiraud:
Golden. Pineapples, pure, fruity and intense nose, layered and complex. Fresh acidity, elegant, lively, refreshing and creamy palate, bit more shut than last bottle a few weeks ago, long. 94 ****

2010 Kracher Burgenland Grande Cuvée Nouvelle Vague No.6 Trockenbeerenauslese:
Pale amber. Ricjh, fruity, pear and mushrooms nose. Fresh acidity, almost crisp, playful and fruity palate, and cleaner and fresher palate than nose, long. 92 ****

2000 Disznókö Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos:
Pale amber. Rich, apricots, raisins, floral, beautiful nose, clean and pure. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, refreshing, almost velvety texture, long. 93 *****

2003 Royal Tokaji Essencia:
Orange amber. Apricots, raisins, intense more than outright complex, superbly fresh and nuanced nose, layered and deep. High acidity, fruity, nuanced, refreshing and lively palate, superb, pure, incredibly long. 97 *****

1880 D'Oliveiras Terrantez:
Beautiful orange amber colour, gold rim. Rich and complex nose, nothing more to ad. Fresh and high acidity, superb balance, firmer style, layered and nuanced, leaner and maybe more focused than last bottle, tight finish, long. 93 ****

1912 D'Oliveiras Verdelho

1912 D'Oliveiras Verdelho:
Deep amber, tiny yellow rim. Elegant and rich nose, fruit cake, honey, nuts and dried fruits. Layered and nuanced. Beautiful acidity, very elegant texture, somewhat full, yet lively and elegant, superb balance, mouthwatering, very long finish. 95

1900 D'Oliveiras Verdelho

1900 D'Oliveiras Verdelho:
Deep amber, almost brown with orange rim. Rich nose, figs, citrus, difficult to describe, nothing jumps out, complex. High and playful acidity, superb texture and structure, massive intensity, very long finish, stunning. 98

1850 D'Oliveiras Verdelho

1850 D'Oliveiras Verdelho:
Gorgeous deepish amber colour. Nuts, spices, very layered and nuanced nose, you can smell this one for hours. Superb acidity and freshness, lively, quite intense, very elegant, layered and almost transparent feel to it, enormous length. A Beautiful bottle. 97

Six from Madeira

1989 D'Oliveiras Sercial:

Orange, golden hue. Nuts, dried fruits, touch of caramel on the nose. Fresh acidity, lively, lean palate, refreshing, quite crisp, long. Bit burnt finish. 88

1981 D'Oliveiras Verdelho:

Amber, thin golden rim. Nuts, dried fruits, apricots nose. Fresh acidity, refreshing and fruity, good length. 89

1973 D'Oliveiras Verdelho:

Darker amber, thin golden hue. Intense, nuts, dried and fresher apricots, rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity, mouthwatering and playful, long finish. 91

1988 D'Oliveiras Terrantez:

Bright amber. I wonder if this one is slightly corked, subdued nuts, not that intense and seems to lack fruit as well. Faint cardboard touch. 

1971 D'Oliveiras Terrantez:

Bright amber. Intense nose, dried fruits, smoky, almost like Islay, roasted nuts, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, refreshing and elegant palate, mouthwatering, fruity, long finish. 92

1989 D'Oliveiras Malvazia:

Amber, golden rim. Dried fruits, apricots, nuts, slight caramel note, burnt sugar nose. Fresh acidity, refreshing and elegant, quite playful, rounded for a young Madeira, long. 92

Two D'Oliveiras Old Wine Madeira's

1957 D'Oliveiras Old Wine Madeira:
Wine of Tinta Negra Mole. Deep amber, golden rim. Rich but simpler nose, dried fruits. Fairly fresh acidity, fruity and easy going palate, elegant body, fairly short. 82

1929 D'Oliveiras Old Wine Madeira:
Again Tinta Negra Mole. Gorgeous amber colour with gold rim. Richer nose than the 1957, but similar. Fairly fresh acidity, smoky feel, quite intense, spices and nuts, good length. 87

1862 D'Oliveiras Sercial

1862 D'Oliveiras Sercial Reserva:
Slightly paler amber hue. Some nuts, orange peel, again a more tender style. High and very lively acidity, quite an elegant nerve to this one, superb texture, not quite as long as the 1875, but almost an equal. 95

1875 D'Oliveiras Sercial

1875 D'Oliveiras Sercial Reserva:
Gorgeous orange-amber colour. Way more tender after the 1910, refined and almost fragile, some nuts, orage peel and orange marmalade. High acidity, fresh, mouthwatering, superb texture, elegant, lively and amazing length, stunning! 97

1910 D'Oliveiras Sercial

1910 D'Oliveiras Sercial Reserva:
Orange amber colour. Massive nose of nuts, orange peel and cinamon, almost exploding out of the glass, fruit cake. High acidity, intense, tight, some caramel, enormous complexity, hefty, not the easiest to drink actually. 94

1924 D'Oliveiras Sercial

1924 D'Oliveiras Sercial Reserva:
Amber, yellow rim. Nuts, orange peel, rich and intense nose, focused. High acidity, a somewhat fuller body Sercial, maybe more fruity. Very long but could be more complex. 93

1960 Cossart Gordon Sercial

Cossart Gordon Sercial:
Amber with yellow rim. Rich, nutty and dried fruits nose. Fresh acidity, leaner and focused, ever so slightly smoky touch, refreshing, slightly sharp as usual with Sercial, long. 91

1981 Barbeito Verdelho

1981 Barbeito Verdelho Frasqueira:
Orange-amber, yellow rim. Quite oxidated style, caramel, nuts, some spices and fruit cake nose. High acidity, a bit raw structure, alcohol is showing, fine fruit behind, feels a bit over done, a bit made. 86

96 Barbeito Colheita

1996 Barbeito Boal Colheita Casco 307 a+e:
Only 744 bottles made. Amber. Dried fruits, spices, cinamon nose. High acidity, mouthwatering, a bit lean mid-palate, more expressive finish, richer and fuller style, slightly raw, good length. 88

Ultra rare ABSL tasting

2004 ABSL Verdelho:
Pale orange. Subdued apples, fruity and pure nose. Dried fruits, touch of nuts. Playful acidity, lively and elegant, again pure, long finish. 90

2005 ABSL Boal:
Pale orange. Rich, fruity, clean and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lovely fruit, stunning balance, lively and long. 91

2004 ABSL Boal:
Pale orange. Some bananas, apricots, very pure and fragrant nose. Fresh acidity, elegant palate, fruit driven, more yellow fruity flavours, good length. 89

2005 ABSL Malvazia:
Pale amber. Richer, tropical- and dried fruits nose, oranges and citrus. Fresh acidity, more spicy palate, superb balance, gorgeous aftertaste. 93

1983 ABSL Verdelho:
Pale amber. Pure, fruit driven nose, very elegant, just a touch oxidative, little for Madeira, floral, lilies. Beautiful and fresh acidity, elegant and lively, waves of pure fruits, apricots, mouthwatering. Very long. 94

ABSL Muito Velho Doce:
Meaning very old and unknown age. Amber gold. Rich nose, apricots and orange peel nose. Fresh acidity, elegant, lively, nuanced and refreshing, long. 92

1979 ABSL Terrantez:
Pale orange. Citrus, nuts, a touch of spices, fairly dry for Terrantez. Fresh and fairly high acidity, leaner and focused palate, fantastic finish, layers, almost smoky, dried fruit, Madeira's Islay in a way, very long. 95

1980 ABSL Terrantez:
Orange-amber. Lime and lemons nose, touch of nuts and spices. High acidity, lively, refreshing, rich, more intense than the '79 but lacks the nuances and complexity, long. 94

1980 ABSL Malvasia:
Orange-amber colour. More powerful nose, rich, but still has the hallmark purity of fruits that no other Madeira producer manages quite as well. Fresh acidity, maybe more balanced with the fruit than most of the rest of the range, orange marmalade palate, long. 93

ABSL Malvazia Reserva Vehla:
Pale amber. Pure nose, fruity, touch of nuts. Playful acidity, rich, almost creamy texture, elegant and again pure. Long finish. 92

ABSL Reserva Vehla Meio Doce:
Amber. Simpler fruit and nose, lacks complexity after the others. Fresh acidity, lively, highly enjoyable, probably Tinta Negra or blend (nobody knows). 87

1978 Barbeito Boal

1978 Barbeito Boal:
Amber, yellow rim. Dried apricots and nuts on the nose, quite intense. High acidity, fruity, quite intense but could have more nuance, refreshing, good length. 88