Once the most venerated wine in Maryland, Madeira has sadly fallen out of flavor. Hugh does his best to revive interest in this superb treasure.
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
Borges 5 year old “Sweet” Madeira *** $$
(Really off-dry, flavors of roasted nuts, caramel, woodsy notes, long finish)
Borges 10 year old “Sercial” Old Reserve *** $$
(Medium dry, notes of candied orange, roasted nuts, yeasty toast)
WINE OF THE WEEK:
Borges 10 year old “Boal” Madeira Old Reserve ***
(Medium sweet, exotic earthy flavors, very complex, ultra-smooth)
All of these wines can be purchased at Wells Discount Liquors
