Blandy's - Madeira Rainwater NV (750ml) Coteaux de l'Ardèche

Blandy's - Madeira Rainwater NV (750ml) Coteaux de l'Ardèche93pts Wilfred Wong The Blandy's Rainwater Madeira is fresh, bright, and tangy on the palate. This wine shines with aromas and flavors of nuttiness and a slightly salty tang. Serve it with a plate of lemon accented, raw oysters. Winemaker Notes Blandy's Rainwater is fined and does not require decanting. It has been bottled when ready for drinking and will keep for several months after opening. A medium dry Madeira which combines soft fruit and a dry

Tasting Note:

The Pinot Noir grapes for Cyrot-Buthiau Pommard are on average 40 years old and grow on clay-limestone soil

Yields of 7

and reasonable alcohol

Neill & Co

located between 2000-2600 feet above sea level and produces very low yields per vine

figs and raisins

very layered and multi-dimensional

Amongst the rows of meticulously tended Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines

On the monolithic

with Szechuan peppercorn accents to the concentrated black cherry

powerful and complex with subtle hints of oak