Blandy's MCDXIX Winemaker's Selection Madeira

A milestone as historic and unique as the celebration of the 600 years since the discovery of Madeira could only be marked by an exclusive and rare Madeira wine, the result of a blend of 11 exceptional wines from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, traditionally aged and made from the five historical white grape varieties of Madeira – Sercial, Verdelho, Terrantez, Bual and Malmsey. The Winemaker’s Selection is a special edition limited to 600 numbered magnums, in honour to and recognition of the bravery and audacity shown by the Portuguese navigators that once set sail for the unknown. Deep amber in hue; wonderfully taut on the nose with cinnamon spice; combines the concentration of age with the freshness of youth, multi-layered, proof that a wine can be greater than the sum of its parts, medium rich in style (100g/l) yet beautifully lithe and linear, bright steely acidity and a touch of salinity gives this wine wonderful poise. Lovely clean bitter – sweet olive finish. A wine for serious meditation.