TN: NV Henriques & Henriques - Madeira Bual 15 Years Old (Portugal, Madeira)

[Brian G r a f s t r o m]

NV Henriques & Henriques Madeira Bual 15 Years Old - Portugal, Madeira (11/12/2013)
-- popped and poured --
-- tasted non-blind over a couple hours --

NOSE: very similar to a tawny Port; varnish/new plastic; raisins; toasted and candied pecans; very expressive.

BODY: medium brown color; full bodied

TASTE: sweet; pleasant baking spice note; candied carrots; oak; hint of brie cheese and tangy tawniness on the finish; 20% alc. is moderately noticeable; not earth-shattering, but still very good, and an excellent deal @$13.

B: 50, 5, 11, 15, 7 = (88 pts.)

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