1971 vs 1977 D'Oliverias Terrantez

[Justin A]

Haven't had either of these. Would love to hear a tasting note or two on either of them or both of them.

J

[Andy Velebil]

If you look in the TNDB there are some TN's on the 1977. Don't see any for the 1971 though.

[Daniel Fraley]

I'm sitting on both of these, would love to see some TN as well.

[Gary Banker]

Niklas Jorgensen has a review of the 1971T on his blog - Mad About Madeira.

[Eric Ifune]

I've ordered some of the 1971, but don't have them yet since temperatures tend to preclude shipping right now.

Here's Neal Martin's note:
"The 1971 Terrantez is from the Adegas do Torreao reserves. It is fragrant and composed on the nose with dried apricot, quince, Asian spice and honeycomb that is well-defined and easy-going. The palate is voluminous in the mouth with crisp, hazelnut and smoke-infused, almost Sauternes-like fruit. It is very well-balanced and extremely well-focused with a composed, razor sharp, lemongrass finish. This is a Terrantez from the very top drawer."

This wine was originally from Torreao which D'Oliverias bought out some years ago.