Blandy's 5 Year old Malmsey

91 Points Wine Advocate Aged for 5 Years using Canteiro method. Malmsey is possibly the most well-known of the noble varieties, the grape has high levels of both sugar and acidity. The Malmsey or Malvasia grape is found predominately in the region of São Jorge on the north of the island Medium dark to dark, a luscious rich soft- textured wine, distinctly full honeyed and mellow. Ferments for approximately 48 hours before fortification with grape brandy. Clear, amber color with tinges of gold; a bouquet of dried fruit, vanilla, wood and toffee with a smooth, medium-sweet finish and an excellent balance between the fruit and acidity.