D'Oliveira Boal Maderia Vintage 1908
For many Madeira lovers, Buals offer the best combination of richness and elegance. The sweetness of the wine (up to 3.5% residual sugar) is balanced by the tang of acidity; the texture, after suitable maturing, is silky and elegant; in a fine example, the finish is relatively dry and refreshing. The...
D'Oliviera Terrantez Maderia Vintage 1977
Like Bastardo, Terrantez came close to extinction, owing to Phylloxera. Several growers began replanting Terrantez in the 1940s and 1950s. This beautiful example is soft, nutty, and subtly fragrant, with a just off-dry finish.