95 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 1987 Terrantez comes from the vestige of plantings on the island in Cãmara de Lobos; this release has 95g/L residual sugar and 10.32g/L total acidity. The nose is beautiful, harmonious and nuanced: Seville orange marmalade, fig jam, smoke and light waxy aromas. This attests to a supremely gifted grape variety. The palate is well-balanced, with a honeyed texture and a keen thread of acidity. It's effervescent in the mouth. Peppercorns and orange rind appear towards a finish that fans out gloriously and lingers. Beautiful. 1,248 bottles released (plus other formats). Drink 2024-2050 (Sep 2024)"
Importer notes: Blandy’s Terrantez 1987 was aged in seasoned American oak casks in the traditional ‘Canteiro’ system (650L), whereby the wine is gently heated by warm air in the los of the family’s south-facing lodge in Funchal. The wine moved to the warmest top floor of the Blandy’s Wine Lodge, the “Sotão de Amendoa”, where it remained for 1 year. It then passed down to the middle floor and eventually to the ground floor, where it remained until being bottled. The art of finding the right balance between concentration and the eshness of the wine lies in the winemaker’s decision when to transfer the wine to the lower, cooler north-facing floors of the lodge.
Importer notes: Blandy’s Terrantez 1987 was aged in seasoned American oak casks in the traditional ‘Canteiro’ system (650L), whereby the wine is gently heated by warm air in the los of the family’s south-facing lodge in Funchal. The wine moved to the warmest top floor of the Blandy’s Wine Lodge, the “Sotão de Amendoa”, where it remained for 1 year. It then passed down to the middle floor and eventually to the ground floor, where it remained until being bottled. The art of finding the right balance between concentration and the eshness of the wine lies in the winemaker’s decision when to transfer the wine to the lower, cooler north-facing floors of the lodge.
| Product SKU | 352141 |
| Producer | Blandy's |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Maderia DOC |
| Vintage | 1987 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Other |
| ABV | 20.0% |
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