GOLD MEDAL AWARDED: INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2017

A medium dark, rich and fruity wine, lighter than "Full Rich",, but full bodied and very fragrant. Delicious as a dessert wine, especially with fruit based deserts, chocolate, or rich cakes. It also a good pairing with strong cheeses such as Roquefort or Stilton or just with coffee.

“I know of no wine of its class that can beat Madeira when at its best… In fact, I think Madeira and Burgundy carry combined intensity and complexity of vinous delights further than any other wine.” George Saintsbury, Notes on a Cellar-Book

As a basic guide, the dry wines (closer to off-dry for most) are ideal aperitifs, served chilled with freshly roasted nuts, olives or tapas-style food. The tangy, medium-dry wines pair beautifully with smoked fish and white meats. The rich styles are delicious as a dessert wine, especially with fruity deserts, chocolate, or full-flavoured cakes. They also make a good pairing with strong cheeses such as Roquefort or Stilton, or even just with coffee.