wine quality

[Tastevin]

Hello Stefallo. Yes it is a very good Madeira, and I am so jealous. It was made in Madeira (should say so on the label) from the Malvasia grape variety (over here Malvasia is usually referred to as Malmsey). It is the sweetest and richest Madeira wine. Dark amber in colour, honeyed and rich on the palate with a sharpish tang. As with Spanish Sherry, Madeira does not come in vintages so the date 1944 may be the year of bottling, or the date the Solera was started. Before you ask, no don't worry about its age; it lasts a long, long, time, provided of course that it has been stored properly. What to drink it with? For me, there's very few better ways to finish off the day or a meal, than to sit down in the evening with a bowl of nuts and a glass, or three, of Malmsey. I don't know much about your cuisine, but I'm sure another board member will be able to help suggest something.Over here your bottle sells retail for something like 150 UK Pounds. It is said that in 1478 our Duke of Clarence was murdered by drowning in a cask of Malmsey. How's that for a bit of useless information for you! Hope that helps. T.

[This message has been edited by Tastevin (edited 03-26-2004).]