Blandy's, 10 Year Malmsey, Madeira, Portugal, NV

Overview of the Wine
Blandy’s distinguishes itself for being the only family, of all the original founders of the Madeira wine trade, which still owns and manages its own original wine company. Throughout its long history on the island, the family has played a leading role in the development of Madeira Wine. The family continues to live in Madeira, thus maintaining a tradition that dates back to 1811 - two centuries and seven generations producing excellent wines.

Grape / Blend
Madeira

Origin
Madeira, Portugal

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
Intense golden mahogany color with almost greenish reflections. It presents a characteristic bouquet of wood, dried fruits, confectionery, floral tea, spices and honey. The attack is sweet and soft, smooth full-bodied, with notes of aged brandy and slightly smoked woods. Long finish, with some freshness and heat, with notes of spice, smoked walnut and molasses.

94 Points - Decanter
It's notoriously difficult to make a balanced Malmsey. That's precisely what Blandy's achieved here. Lovely extract on the palate, with great substance, weight but also poise. Dried walnut, nectarine, red apple and apricot peel fill the mouth, set against a background of coffee, tobacco, Oolong tea and fig leaves - savoury and herbal notes that beautifully offset the luscious sweetness. Lingering notes of honeyed walnuts, floral honey and glazed apple.

91 Points - James Suckling
This Malmsey shows leather, dried fruit and roasted nectarine aromas. This has around 125 g/L of residual sugar, but the palate is incisive with citric acidity. Like all these wines the acidity determines the sensations and conditions the sweetness.

Product size: 750ml