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949. Cartuxa, Pêra-Manca Branco Évora, 2012
A pleasant-enough way to round of our final evening in Madeira with David and Gabriele: some tropical fruit, with a decent French oak coating, …
947. Linton Park, Chardonnay Wellington, 2014
A gift from Anna on my 40th, which I opened midweek a couple of weeks later. Her employer’s South African wine estate. A pleasant …
946. Cossart Gordon, Verdelho Madeira, 1975
A very pleasant way to conclude my 40th with Daivd, Janet and Ruth, and then continue to give enough pleasure in the subsequent 2 …
944. Gonzalez Byass, Matusalem Cream Sherry VORS, NV (2015)
Mid-deep amber-tawny, with olive at the rim. Smoky, oxidative nut – walnut. Rancio / butter. Orange peel. Spice. Raisin & chocolate touches. On the …
942. Domaine de la Pinte, Arbois Savagnin, 2006
The Paper 3 Savagnin that I picked in the exam! After re-sitting blind, this was definitely a characterful and enjoyable wine. Mid-deep gold. Complex. …
941. Terras Gauda, Etiqueta Blanca O Rosal Rías Baixas, 2014
My own name on the label of a 40th magnum. Nuff said. Well almost. Real precision of the fruit component in a rich, complex, …
940. Trimbach, Pinot Gris Réserve Personelle Alsace, 2007
Writing a little from memory, as this was served at my 40th, alongside Zind-Humbrecht 2003 Windsbuhl Riesling from 3L D-mag. Mid-deep gold. Beautifully mature, …
937. Champagne Jacquesson, Cuvée 733 Dégorgement Tardif Extra Brut, NV (2015)
A good way to start celebrating my 40th, with this late-disgorged 733 alongside a regular 737, to share with my team. Both were definitely …
935. Champagne Moutard, Cépage Arbane Vieilles Vignes, 2006
[Signed: Victor Laculle-Moutard] So, despite hearing of the existence of this 100% Arbane Champagne from Moutard a while back, I only finally found a …
934. Blandy’s, Terrantez Madeira, 1976
Thankfully Blandy’s had this not only for tasting, but also available by the half-bottle – an excellent final dinner wrap-up after the Poeira. Deep …