NV 20 YO Henriques and Henriques Terrantez

To record tasting notes and thoughts on fortified wines we might try which do not come from the demarcated region of the Douro Valley
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winesecretary
Taylor Quinta de Vargellas 1987
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NV 20 YO Henriques and Henriques Terrantez

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Each time I come to Madeira I go to the Pingo Doce supermarket in town and buy a bottle of this excellent and highly characteristic wine as pre dinner drinking. 75 euros which is probably as cheap as it is anywhere. Anyway a glass of this vibrant mahogany liquid while sitting watching the sunset is a treat. Properly dried-thyme herbaceous and high acid which cuts the slightly crème brûlée note nicely.
MigSU
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€75 is an excellent price for a great wine.
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Alex Bridgeman
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And also a most wonderful place to be drinking it.

Where are you staying?
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winesecretary
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Re: NV 20 YO Henriques and Henriques Terrantez

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@ MigSu - it is!

@ Alex - Quinta Penha Franca in Funchal. Single beds, ‘local’ food - Madeira has cooking rather than cuisine, but sometimes what you want really is a tuna steak the size of your head for 15 euros - seawater pools, truly fabulous laundry, excellent location, and a barman who knows how to make a poncha properly. I’ve been here almost every January since about 1994. Used to come with my old man, who would have been 89 next Tuesday.
MigSU
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Oh, nice. I've stayed there once. It's really quite nice, and not at all expensive!
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