2014 Wine and Port Vintage
Italian: In Piedmont the quality of the grapes was high due to a mild winter, early spring and warm summer but production is down by approximately 10% as some areas of Barolo were hit by hail which damaged the Dolcetto grapes. A warm and dry September was especially beneficial for late-ripening grapes such as Nebbiolo and Barbera.
In Tuscany a mild winter and spring led to early flowering, a cool summer impacted the development of the vines but the warm and dry September led to an increase of production by about 10% and good quality wines.
Bordeaux: Exceptionally cool, damp July and August but the vintage was saved by an unusually dry, warm September and October that (just about) ripened the grapes though autumn concentration has resulted in relatively high-acid wines. Reds have fragrance, medium body and supple tannins but are not for long term cellaring. "jancisrobinson.com"
Burgundy: Overall, the vintage was good; after a mild winter, the spring was warm and dry which advanced the development of the vines by about two weeks. Flowering occurred early but high temperatures caused some millerandage (a combination of normal berries with some small, seedless ones). September was warm which ripened the grapes rapidly bringing the grapes to the desired level of maturity in time for harvest.
In Chablis, the extended ripening period from the early flowering and warm September resulted in grapes which were so healthy that on the whole, sorting was only carried out to remove the leaves and has created juice which is very well balanced.
Champagne: Initial reports suggest that a warm, dry September saved the crop from a damper, cooler August. The resulting fruit has good levels of potential alcohol, indicating ample ripeness.
Portugal:
Rain caused significant damage in the first half of the year, then a cool August didn’t help matters. Yields will be low, quality is not remarkable, and vintage declarations unlikely for most producers apart from Quinta Do Noval and Churchill's who declared a small batch of their 2014 ports.
Rhone: Although overall the temperatures were cooler than usual, 2014 has been a much more even vintage than in previous years.
The president of InterRhône said that as the year had been cooler on the whole, “the subtleties of each appellation are more obvious, the taste differences that show the diversity in the soils and the appellations have been accentuated.” The further east into the Rhône you go, the higher the quality, the whites in particular are set to be very good and this year the yields of Grenache are much improved following a very poor year for it in 2013.
Sauternes: A triumph for Sauternes in this vintage, with some botrytis in September and plenty in late October. Some observers are even calling it the best vintage since the turn of the century."jancisrobinson.com"
Spain: The official report from Rioja describes the 2014 harvest as improved in quality and quantity compared to 2013, though they acknowledge some grey rot affected the final week of harvest. Overall a good quality vintage with the best producers obtaining best results.
This Year in History:
Fun Fact: Prince Harry launches the Invictus Games, a Paralympic-style sporting championship for wounded soldiers.
Eurovision Winner: Austria with "Rise Like a Phoenix" Conchita Wurst
Top Grossing Movie: Transformers, Age of Extinction.
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Palmer Port
10 Year Old Tawny Port
Announcing the arrival of the outstanding Palmer 10 year old Tawny Port - exclusive to VWP.
Tasting Notes: The Palmer 10 Year tawny has a clear, medium tawny colour feathering to a pale orange rim. Dried orange peel, light brown sugar, maraschino cherry, and baking yeast aromas, anise, soft baking spice, and crushed earthy rock flavours. Medium body, bright acidity, and a softly sweet burnt sugar and cherry liquor finish with a hint of citrus and spice. Good long finish starting with a little heat before the flavours take over. Very good. 90/100 VWP TC 23.4.21
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The wine is ready to drink and does not require decanting. …
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Price: $29.24 USD
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Palmer Port, 2014
Colheita Port, Douro
75cl Bottle
A 75cl bottle of 2014 vintage Colheita Port Wine from Palmer Port. This is exclusive to Vintage Wine & Port.
This rare Port Wine has been stored in seasoned oak casks since the 2014 harvest until it was bottled this year. This 2014 colheita is an outstanding example of an aged tawny.
Tasting Notes: The 2014 Port from Palmer has a light oak colour. Much elegance on the nose with orange peel, walnuts, figs and a touch of honey. On the palate, there is a lightness that is balanced by good acidity. This port wine delivers a beautiful flavour supported by a long, long finish. Outstanding. …
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Price: $31.79 USD
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Quevedo
10 Year Old White Port
***90 Points - Robert Parker***
Aged White Port is one of Quevedo’s pride. This White Port, rated as outstanding by Wine Advocate, was crafted by blending a selection of Quevedo’s best aged Ports averaging 10 years. These Ports aged in old neutral wood casks, has its own personality. The result: A smooth, rich, complex, multi-layered and very balanced 10-Year-old White
Our Tasting Notes: The Quevedo is golden-amber in colour with an aroma of dried and candied fruits like mango and apricot, plums, raisins and quince. On the palate there is a lovely balance between the fruits, sweetness and acidity. The wine develops on layers of flavours between the candied and dried fruits, …
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Price: $34.34 USD
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Quevedo
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10 Year Old Tawny port
***Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 90/100 points***
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A 10-Year- Old Tawny Port Wine from Quevedo. The colour is light and brown with hints of orange due to the long ageing in oak cask. The nose is filled with aromas of dried fruit, cinnamon and walnuts. On the palate the nutty flavours predominate, along with a touch of coffee and chocolate.
"Color light brown with hints of orange. Aroma very balanced with flavors of dried fruit, cinnamon and a certain floral note. Well defined aromas of wood, resulting from ageing in very old oak. On the palate light coffee beans. Nice lingering finish." - Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 90 / 100 points.
Quevedo is part of a new generation of small family wineries based in the Douro. …
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Quinta da Devesa
10 year old Tawny Port in presentation box (75cl))
***90 Points - Robert Parker***
This Port Wine is the result of a blend of aged wine from Quinta da Devesa, developed with noble grapes used in the Douro region, aged in wooden casks at the Quinta da Devesa cellars.
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Sweet nutty notes of marzipan blended with toasty blanched almonds and a hint of spirit. Soft, smooth and well rounded with crème caramel and flavors of Frangelico. Creamy on the opening, shows its power and its structure, evolving nicely and finishing with grip and tension.
Tasting Notes:
The NV 10 Year Old Tawny Porto was bottled in 2017 with a bar-top cork and 109 grams of sugar. …
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Price: $35.61 USD
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Quinta da Devesa
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10 year old White Port in presentation box (50cl)
***90 Points-(MS) Wine Advocate***
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Devesa 10 Year White
The NV 10 Years White Port was bottled in 2020 with 114 grams of residual sugar and a bar-top cork. Not showing anywhere near as sweet as the residual sugar statistics would suggest, this does still seem very rich. It is not a style that is as bright and lively as some, but there is more intensity of flavor than most. It has bitter chocolate and caramel nuances, sometimes seeming more Tawny-like. It adds some grip on the finish. July 2020 (Mark Squires)
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Bodegas Toro Albalá
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POLEY CREAM 10 Years, Montilla-Moriles.
50cl Bottle
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A generous wine with a unique and surprising character. Produced from the mix of our Don PX and aged Oloroso soleras, using Pedro Ximénez grapes only. It’s put to an oxidative ageing for 10 years.
TASTING NOTES
Sight: Dark mahogany, slow movement in glass.
Aroma: Very intense. Pedro Ximénez’s distinctive aromas such as honey, caramel and raisined plums blend together. A citric orange peel touch comes along with the Oloroso oxidative aromas like toasted, toffee, smoked and spices smells.
Taste: Sweet and fresh entry. A round wine where the acidity and sweetness are perfectly balanced. …
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Price: $19.11 USD
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Bodegas Toro Albalá
POLEY FINO DEL LAGAR "En Rama", 10 Year, Montilla-Moriles.
50cl Bottle
90 Points Robert Parker
To produce the Fino del Lagar the best Pedro Ximénez grape musts have been selected and put to a biological ageing under veil of flor, through the criaderas and solera system for a period of 10 years. Alcohol is obtained in a natural way.
TASTING NOTES
Sight: Straw-like yellow with golden and greenish reflections.
Aroma: Intense and piercing, almond, hazelnut and bread crumbs. Moreover, fresh vegetable, hay and olive notes. The smoked and toasted character from the American oak is noticed in addition to liquorice notes, which adds a natural, subtle alcohol and a distinctive touch.
Taste: Dry and mouth-filling entry, silky and pleasant texture. …
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Price: $29.24 USD
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Burmester
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10 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro
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***IWC 2023- Gold 95 Points***
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The Burmester 10 Year Old Tawny Port is an intense golden colour, with an amber rim. Complex on the nose, with prevailing aromas of dried fruit, almond and hazelnut combined with notes of honey and vanilla. A refined palate, with great smoothness, elegance and intensity. A round, full-bodied wine that develops into a rich and intensely fresh finish.
*** International Wine Challenge 2023- Gold -95 Points***
Fabulous dried fruit notes with amazing acidity and length. Gorgeous toffee apple and caramel notes. Hints of nutmeg and orange peel. Dried plums and squeezed dates. Sublime elegant and delicious. …
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Price: $34.34 USD
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Kopke
10 year old White Port (HALF BOTTLE 37.5cl)
Decanter 2021 Silver Award Winner
In Kopke wooden box
*** Decanter Wine Awards- Silver - 91 Points***
Kopke Port is the oldest port house. Established in 1638 by Nicolau Kopke and his son Cristiano, who came to Portugal as representatives of the Hanseatic League, the House has been run through the generations by several representatives of the Kopke family, obtaining an excellent reputation for its wines.
This wonderful, medium-sweet style has just begun to make an impact on the UK palate. One taste and you’re hooked on its sweet citrus and lemon verbena finish balance by good acidity like an expensive sauternes. Oak-aged for 5 years, the wine is produced from a variety of white grapes, including Malvasia Fina. …
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Price: $34.34 USD
Stock: 9 in Stock
Quinta Das Carvalhas
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10 Year Old Tawny Port
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
90 Points Wine Spectator
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The Quinta das Carvalhas 10 Year old Port is an outstanding aged Tawny Port and is a wonderful introduction to the category. It reveals auburn topaz reflections with a harmonious and elegant bouquet characteristic of aging in oak casks, with notes of spices, honey caramel and butterscotch. The wine is full-bodied and has a long lingering finish.
In order to enjoy this Port at its maximum splendor, it should be served at 14°C, partnering preferably with light chocolate deserts or soft cheese.
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For a 10-year-old Port, this is impressively mature, showing plenty of wood-ageing flavours that have fully embraced the more youthful fruitiness. …
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Price: $29.24 USD
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Quinta Das Carvalhas
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10 Year Old Tawny Port in decanter
***90 Points - Wine Enthusiast***
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The Tawny Reserve of Quinta das Carvalhas is one of the beautiful ports produced in this emblematic Quinta. It is presented in a decanter that makes a wonderful lasting gift as the decanter can be re-used.
For a 10-year-old Port, this is impressively mature, showing plenty of wood-ageing flavours that have fully embraced the more youthful fruitiness. Sweet and with hints of caramel, this is a fine, ripe Port to be drunk now. — Roger Voss
Auburn topaz reflections with a harmonious and elegant bouquet characteristic of aging in oak casks, with notes of spices and nuts.
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Price: $44.53 USD
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Quinta Das Carvalhas
10 Year Old Tawny Port
Half Bottle (37.5cl) plus 2 x presentation glasses in gift box.
***90 Points - Wine Enthusiast***
VWP - Exclusive
The Quinta das Carvalhas 10 Year old Port is an outstanding aged Tawny Port and is a wonderful introduction to the category. It reveals auburn topaz reflections with a harmonious and elegant bouquet characteristic of aging in oak casks, with notes of spices, honey caramel and butterscotch. The wine is full-bodied and has a long lingering finish.
In order to enjoy this Port at its maximum splendor, it should be served at 14°C, partnering preferably with light chocolate deserts or soft cheese.
Drink now to 2030+
For a 10-year-old Port, this is impressively mature, showing plenty of wood-ageing flavours that have fully embraced the more youthful fruitiness. …
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Price: $27.97 USD
Stock: 20 in Stock
Quinta Das Carvalhas, 2014
10 Year Old Tawny Port
***90 Points - Wine Enthusiast***
VWP - Exclusive
**HALF BOTTLE**
The Quinta das Carvalhas 10 Year old Port is an outstanding aged Tawny Port and is a wonderful introduction to the category. It reveals auburn topaz reflections with a harmonious and elegant bouquet characteristic of aging in oak casks, with notes of spices, honey caramel and butterscotch. The wine is full-bodied and has a long lingering finish.
In order to enjoy this Port at its maximum splendor, it should be served at 14°C, partnering preferably with light chocolate deserts or soft cheese.
Drink now to 2030+
For a 10-year-old Port, this is impressively mature, showing plenty of wood-ageing flavours that have fully embraced the more youthful fruitiness. …
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Price: $21.60 USD
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Quinta Das Carvalhas, 2014
10 Year Old Tawny Port
In Illustrated Gift pack
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
90 Points Wine Spectator
The Quinta das Carvalhas 10 Year old Port is an outstanding aged Tawny Port and is a wonderful introduction to the category. It reveals auburn topaz reflections with a harmonious and elegant bouquet characteristic of aging in oak casks, with notes of spices, honey caramel and butterscotch. The wine is full-bodied and has a long lingering finish.
In order to enjoy this Port at its maximum splendor, it should be served at 14°C, partnering preferably with light chocolate deserts or soft cheese.
Drink now to 2030+
For a 10-year-old Port, this is impressively mature, showing plenty of wood-ageing flavours that have fully embraced the more youthful fruitiness. …
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Price: $38.16 USD
Stock: 30 in Stock
Sandeman
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10 Year Old tawny Port
***Decanter 2023 Silver Award Winner***
Special Offer | was £24.95 | Now £21.95
The multi-awarded Sandeman 10 Year Old Tawny reveals a brick-red colour at the centre with a distinct amber-tawny rim. Gentle and fresh aromas with a soft, sweet, suave fruit palate and a touch of nutty complexity on the finish. Perfect balance.
International Wine Challenge 2015 – Silver award
Sommelier Wine Awards 2015 – Commended award
International Wine and Spirit Competition 2015 – Silver award
Decanter World Wine Awards 2014 – Silver award
International Wine Challenge 2014 – Silver award
International Wine and Spirit Competition 2014 – Silver Outstanding
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Price: $27.97 USD
Stock: 28 in Stock
São Leonardo by Quinta do Mourao
10 Year Old White Port
***90 Points- Wine Advocate***
50cl bottle
Dark golden colour. Intense aromas such as fresh and dried fruits and spices.
Well balanced in the palate with both sweetness and acidity well-integrated and a long finish.
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Price: $38.16 USD
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São Leonardo by Quinta do Mourao
10 Year Old Tawny Port
*** 90 Points- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate ***
Deep tawny in colour. Complex aromas like raisin and dried fruits, belying its youthful age. Full-bodied in the palate with a long finish.
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Price: $34.34 USD
Stock: 36 in Stock
Barolo, 2014
Gigi Rosso - Riserva dell'Ulivo - Arione, Piedmont ***95/100 Wine Spectator***
Gigi Rosso winery sits in Castiglione Falletto, in the heart of Barolo land. It carries the name of its founder Gigi, one of Barolo’s and Langhe pioneers. The next generation, Maurizio and his son Andreas are now managing Gigi Rosso winery. The passage to the second and third generation brings energy and new ideas to the business. As Gigi expressed in his own words: “I was born in the vineyards. I grew up in the vineyards. And the vineyards are my heart and soul. The Langhe are my home. This land gave me a very precious gift. As a thank you, every year, I harvest its fruits and look after them like a mother looks after her babies. …
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Price: $113.39 USD
Stock: 38 in Stock
Barolo, 2014
Massolino - Riserva - Vigna Rionda, Piedmont
"The Massolino 2014 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is a wine that speaks of vintage as articulately as it speaks of site. The 2014 vintage is one of the most distinctive within these past two decades, with a quality of fruit that is fine, light, ethereal and almost fragile. However, Serralunga d'Alba, where the Vignarionda cru is located, is always characterized by extra power, structure and fruit weight. In a sense, this Riserva represents an intersection between those two opposites, showing both elegance and muscle. The wine opens to a pretty garnet color, and the aromatic intensity is well developed and capped by a mid-weight finish. …
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Price: $215.32 USD
Stock: 15 in Stock
Barolo, 2014
Gigi Rosso - Riserva dell'Ulivo - Arione, Piedmont *** MAGNUM 1,5 Liter IN ORIGINAL WOODEN CASE ***
Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
Gigi Rosso winery sits in Castiglione Falletto, in the heart of Barolo land. It carries the name of its founder Gigi, one of Barolo’s and Langhe pioneers. …
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Price: $215.32 USD
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Blandys, 2014
10 Year Old Malmsey Madeira 75cl
***Silver Medal IWSC 2023***
***Silver Medal Decanter 2023***
Special Offer | Was £22.95 | Now £19.95
Blandys Madeira has been synonymous with quality Madeira wine for over 200 years. The Blandys are unique in being the only family of all the original founders of the Madeira wine trade to still own and manage their own original wine company. The family has played a leading role in the development of Madeira wine throughout its long history and members of the family continue to live on Madeira, maintaining a tradition that goes back to 1811.
The Blandy's 10 Year Old Malmsey displays a clear, dark golden brown with green tinges at the rim. Complex and intense nose revealing a bouquet of wood, dried fruits, toffee and spices. …
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Price: $34.34 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Blandys
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10 year Old Sercial Madeira 50cl
***Bronze Medal IWC 2023***
***Silver Medal Decanter 2023***
Special Offer Was £21.95 now £19.95
Blandys Madeira has been synonymous with quality Madeira wine for over 200 years. The Blandys are unique in being the only family of all the original founders of the Madeira wine trade to still own and manage their own original wine company. The family has played a leading role in the development of Madeira wine throughout its long history and members of the family continue to live on Madeira, maintaining a tradition that goes back to 1811.
Tasting Notes Dry, bitter almonds. Lovely balancing acidity and hazelnuts on the finish, which is long and satisfying.
This dry style of Madeira …
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Price: $25.42 USD
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Blandys
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10 year Old Verdelho Madeira 50cl.
***Silver Medal IWC 2023***
***Silver Medal Decanter 2023***
Special Offer | Was £21.95 | Now £19.95
Blandys Madeira has been synonymous with quality Madeira wine for over 200 years. The Blandys are unique in being the only family of all the original founders of the Madeira wine trade to still own and manage their own original wine company. The family has played a leading role in the development of Madeira wine throughout its long history and members of the family continue to live on Madeira, maintaining a tradition that goes back to 1811.
Tasting Notes The non-vintage 10-Year-Old Verdelho has a delightful, resinous bouquet with touches of mahogany bureau and hazelnut. The palate is crisp and taut on the entry, with vibrant acidity, and demonstrates more depth and chutzpah than its counterpart Sercial. …
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Price: $25.42 USD
Stock: 18 in Stock
Blandys
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10 Year Old Malmsey Madeira 50cl
***Silver Medal IWSC 2023***
***Silver Medal Decanter 2023***
Special Offer | Was £22.95 | Now £19.95
Blandys Madeira has been synonymous with quality Madeira wine for over 200 years. The Blandys are unique in being the only family of all the original founders of the Madeira wine trade to still own and manage their own original wine company. The family has played a leading role in the development of Madeira wine throughout its long history and members of the family continue to live on Madeira, maintaining a tradition that goes back to 1811.
The Blandy's 10 Year Old Malmsey displays a clear, dark golden brown with green tinges at the rim. Complex and intense nose revealing a bouquet of wood, dried fruits, toffee and spices. …
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Price: $25.42 USD
Stock: 2 in Stock