Made by Niepoort for importer Broadbent Selections, this is a structured wine, showing dry tannins and density. The fruit is all there as well, offering fresh acidity, crushed raspberries and red plums. Alongside the ripeness, there is a dry core of tannin.
— R.V.
(12/15/2009)
This is a vintage made specifically for San Francisco importer Broadbent Selections. It is dark, dry, and very structured Intense blackberry flavors dominate this wine, built for long-term aging. Imported by Broadbent Selections, Inc.
— R.V.
(11/15/2005)
The Madeira regulations say that 10-years old is the age of the youngest part of the blend. So this richly sweet Malmsey contains many older wines. These are shown in the old gold color, the proper citrus acidity and the dryness that goes with wood aging. At the end, though, the liquid honey flavors are dominant.
— R.V.
(12/15/2008)
A medium-sweet, finely balanced wine, showing acidity along with flavors of walnuts, wood aging and a glowing old gold flavor. While Madeira can age forever, this 1996 is now at its peak.
— R.V.
(12/15/2008)
With its dark gold color and sweet, nutty aromas, this is on the rich side of the Madeira taste spectrum. It has attractive fruitiness and aged citrus acidity that go together, leaving a wine that is both sweet but also fresh.
— R.V.
(12/15/2008)
This new wine from importer Bart Broadbent offers cherry, raspberry and plum aromas along with a touch of well-applied oak. It’s a little tannic and biting in the mouth, but with food that should be no issue. Flavorwise, it’s dealing slightly burnt notes atop full-fledged black cherry and wild berry. A firm, edgy wine with many good qualities.
— M.S.
(5/1/2011)
Celebrating the first lot—Port—in the first auction held by Michael Broadbent in 1966, this is a reserve style wine, rich and soft with chocolate and ripe berry flavors to go with the sweet texture. There is just a final edge of stalkiness.
— R.V.
(12/15/2010)
A gentle, lightly almond-flavored wine, easy and fruity, with acidity and a fresh, clear aftertaste. This is uncomplicated Madeira, well made.
— R.V.
(12/15/2008)