wine quality

[Thomas]

Yep, Tastevin is not kidding about Madeira. (But, although uncommon, vintage-dated ones have been produced).

Malmsey is a sweet and lovely sipper on its own. Fine with pungent-sharp cheese, strong-flavored nuts, berry fruits. It is also great to use as you would use syrup--over ice cream or to soothe a sore throat (which I get a few times a month just so I can open a new Madeira...).

One other wonderful thing about Mdeira is that it virtually never dies. That 1944 is likely as drinkable today as it was then. Because of the way the wine is produced (cooked at one point) it is just about Pasteurized and able to live longer than most of us.