Clear, dark copper color with glints of gold. Pleasant scents of meyer lemon, walnuts and pecans lead into a full, rich mixed-nut flavor with tart, lemony acidity holding light fresh-fruit sweetness in balance; its 19% alcoholic warmth fills the mouth in a long, pleasant finish that goes on and on. U.S. importer: Broadbent Selections Inc., Sonoma, Calif. (Dec. 31, 2017)

FOOD MATCH: Best sipped alone or with creamy cheeses, although French onion soup would make an interesting match.

WHEN TO DRINK: Madeira is essentially ageless. Buy it, drink it, enjoy it, but don’t worry if it gets “lost” in your cellar for a few months or years.

VALUE:
Wine-Searcher.com’s $24 average retail, consistent with my local price, is a fine value for this excellent Madeira.

WEB LINK
Here’s the importer’s information sheet on Broadbent Madeira. Click here for a more detailed fact sheet on the 5 Year Old Reserve.

FIND THIS WINE ONLINE:
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For much more about Madeira, read this Wine-Searcher info page. After the article you’ll find an extensive list of Madeira wines and vendors.