1928 Wine and Port Vintage
Very good Bordeaux.
This Year in History: Fun Fact: Scottish-born microbiologist Alexander Fleming, at St Mary's Hospital, London, accidentally rediscovers the antibiotic which he will call Penicillin.
Born in this Year: Bernard Cribbins, TV Actor, enduring actor and singer who has re-invented himself over the decades as a narrator for the children's show, Wombles, a novelty rock singer, and the companion to the Tenth Doctor in Doctor Who. He appeared in the latter from 2007 until 2020. Throughout his prolific acting career, he amassed over 120 acting credits.
Top Grossing Movie: The Singing Fool
Bordeaux: 1928 was an outstanding year across Bordeaux, with a dry and warm growing season that produced concentrated, long-lived wines.
Sauternes: For Sauternes, the conditions favoured the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), essential for creating rich and complex sweet wines.
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6 products found.
A.Izidro Gonsalves, 1928
Madeira Izidro
Madeira is an extremely rare wine to find being a unique wine produced in the Madeira island. Madeira Island has volcanic soil and sub-tropical climate with unique grape varieties usually uses four different grape varieties: Boal (medium sweet) - Malmsey (sweet) - Sercial (Dry) - Verdelho (medium Dry).
"Light medium orange amber color with yellow to clear meniscus and light orange lights; nice, nut oil, melted butter, lightly floral, toasted almond, rich toffee nose; tasty, youthful but poised and complex, toasty, almond, rich lemon, tart orange palate with depth; long finish.
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Chateau Suduiraut, 1928
Sauternes Premier Cru Classe
97 Points- Jeff Leve
An extremely rare and historic dessert wine from a top vintage in Bordeaux hailing from the Sauternes appellation. A Premier Cru Classé (First Growth) estate, ranked in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. Sometimes referred to as 'Ancien Cru du Roy' as displayed on older labels. Sauternes wines from top vintages are renowned for their extraordinary longevity.
Tasting Notes:
Aged examples of such fine wine may showcase deep caramel, honey, dried apricots, candied citrus peel, saffron, and subtle nutty and spice notes of almond and vanilla. With nearly a century of ageing, expect a luscious texture with layers of caramelised fruits, honeycomb, and preserved citrus, balanced by vibrant acidity that keeps the wine fresh. …
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Price: £1,750.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Ludon de Gernan Desbarats, 1928
Bordeaux
Special Offer | Was £295 | Now £195
Believed to be private stock from Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou.
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 9 in Stock
Madeira, 1928
Leacock's - verdelho
John Leacock sailed to Madeira from the United Kingdom (after the death of his father) in 1741 and at the age of 15 became the youngest apprentice at the firm of Madeira merchants, Catanach and Murdoch staying until his contract expired on 11 March 1749. During his apprenticeship he had been in constant contact with an old school friend, John Patient, residing at that time in Charles Town, South Carolina who suggested that they themselves should commence trading. Leacock agreed and this marks the birth of the now world famous company.
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Price: £795.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Rioja, 1928
El Pingarron - Maristany, Rioja
The 1928 El Pingarrón Reserva by Amadeo Maristany Oliver is a rare and historically significant Spanish wine, notable for its age and the legacy of its producer. Amadeo Maristany Oliver was a respected figure in early 20th-century Spanish winemaking, and this bottling reflects the traditional methods of that era.
Given its age, the wine is considered a collector's item, and its condition can vary significantly depending on storage history. Potential buyers should be aware that older wines may exhibit signs of aging, and consumption is generally not recommended without proper assessment.
The label and packaging of the 1928 El Pingarrón Reserva are characteristic of the period, often featuring ornate designs and traditional fonts. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Adegas do Torreao Madeira, 1928
Sercial Madeira
Adegas do Torreão, for fans of Madeira wine, this name is synonymous with the legendary Bastardo 1927. The producer Adegas do Torreão bought from small local producers, ensured quality and sold to larger Madeira wine houses. However, Torregas Wineries also bottled Madeiras under its own label, very rarely.
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Price: £395.00
Stock: Out of Stock