Blandy's
Blandy’s 2000 Colheita Verdelho Madeira 750 mL
Deep topaz with green-gold highlights, opening on citrus peel, toasted nuts and warm spice. The palate is medium-dry, satiny and layered, with sultana, mocha and candied peel set against bright, tangy acidity. Wood and old-brandy notes add savoury depth without muting the fruit. The finish is exceptionally long and integrated, lingering on dried fruit, hazelnut, spice and lifted citrus freshness.
Blandy’s 1968 Sercial Madeira
Mid-deep amber with an olive-green rim, opening on lifted smoke and a distinctly savoury note. The palate is dry but not austere, combining crystallised fruit with incisive acidity and remarkable intensity. Greengage brings a fresh, tart lift through the centre. The finish is mouthwatering and persistent, moving from fruit to fine woodsmoke and a final touch of savoury complexity.