Vinhos Barbeito (Rare Wine Company Historic Series)

New York Special Reserve Malmsey Madeira

9.174 ratings
9.231 pro ratings
Madeira, Portugal
Malvasia
Cake & Cream
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

A nice little pour after dinner. A better than decent Malmsey.

A nice little pour after dinner. A better than decent Malmsey.

Nov 26th, 2017
Senses Wines

First time trying a Madeira. Paired with cherry and blueberry pie soaked in bourbon. Wow

First time trying a Madeira. Paired with cherry and blueberry pie soaked in bourbon. Wow

1 person found it helpfulAug 31st, 2014
Cannon Smith

Cannon had this 10 years ago

Cannon had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulAug 10th, 2014
Kevin Walsh

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

9.1

While I tend to prefer a bit less sweetness, there is a lot of depth here with toasted nuts and caramel and coffee and a loooonnnggg finish

While I tend to prefer a bit less sweetness, there is a lot of depth here with toasted nuts and caramel and coffee and a loooonnnggg finish

1 person found it helpfulNov 5th, 2013
Randy Fuller

My first note on the Rare Wine Company New York Malmsey was, “Oh, the nose!” That is still what I think every time I have some. The amber color looks a lot like whiskey, and the nose is all raisins, burnt caramel and brown sugar. Those appear on the palate, too, but in a very dry form - not what the nose seems to promise. The mouth is full and the finish is very long.

My first note on the Rare Wine Company New York Malmsey was, “Oh, the nose!” That is still what I think every time I have some. The amber color looks a lot like whiskey, and the nose is all raisins, burnt caramel and brown sugar. Those appear on the palate, too, but in a very dry form - not what the nose seems to promise. The mouth is full and the finish is very long.

Jan 18th, 2016
Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.5

Lot 6261 and yes, that is authentic cellar dust on the shoulder. I think it must have needed a couple out years of air to open up, don't you?!? Turbid cognac color, with some serious chunks in there. Nose is at first oxidative, then oceanic, then roasted nuts. Juicy, powerful, sweet then powerfully acidic/bracing in the finish. I'm pairing it with homemade plum cake, but it likely would have gone as well with our founding father's steamed puddings.

Lot 6261 and yes, that is authentic cellar dust on the shoulder. I think it must have needed a couple out years of air to open up, don't you?!? Turbid cognac color, with some serious chunks in there. Nose is at first oxidative, then oceanic, then roasted nuts. Juicy, powerful, sweet then powerfully acidic/bracing in the finish. I'm pairing it with homemade plum cake, but it likely would have gone as well with our founding father's steamed puddings.

Jul 21st, 2015
Camille Vancil

Oh my. Heaven.

Oh my. Heaven.

Jul 18th, 2015
Mike Merriman

Commissioned by the Rare Wine Co., made my Vinhos Barbeito. They have resurrected an old, NYC style of Madeira drunk by 19th Cent. aristocrats. Paired perfectly w a stinky, washed cow cheese by Chimay.

Commissioned by the Rare Wine Co., made my Vinhos Barbeito. They have resurrected an old, NYC style of Madeira drunk by 19th Cent. aristocrats. Paired perfectly w a stinky, washed cow cheese by Chimay.

May 11th, 2015
kendra anderson

hell to the yes.

hell to the yes.

Apr 30th, 2015
Deborah Heath

Thank you, @Levant. #Madeira meets the Mediterranean. Carmel, spice, coffee + captivating pistachio panna cotta/ coulis w halvah candy floss. Oh yes.

Thank you, @Levant. #Madeira meets the Mediterranean. Carmel, spice, coffee + captivating pistachio panna cotta/ coulis w halvah candy floss. Oh yes.

Mar 14th, 2015