D'Oliveiras, Sercial Vintage:1999

D'Oliveiras, Sercial Vintage:1999Mid amber brown all three Sercial and Terrantez dOliveiras wines are notably deeper colour than four other Madeiras tasted at the same time. A slightly reticent nose, with cola nuts, chocolate, Christmas spices, cooked orange and a touch of polished wood. Noticeable sweetness on the palate entry, giving way to lively acidity and a touch of phenolic chew. Long, toasty, nutty finish. Makes up in length what it perhaps gives away in finesse. (TJ)

Though slightly austere at first

15% whole clusters)

It is an impressive wine in this very challenging vintage

Showing some lightness in the color

(from 5 separate parcels in both Chambertin and Clos de Bèze

and to ship 40

youthful violet

A smoky and expressive nose offers up notes of apple

At least some patience is recommended

There is very good verve to the utterly delicious and slightly finer medium weight flavors that coat the palate with dry extract on the balanced and harmonious finish

Torbrecks flagship is the 2005 Run Rig

There is excellent detail to the lacy and equally pure middle weight flavors that also evidence mineral notes that add lift to the energetic and tension-filled finish