D'Oliveiras, Sercial Vintage:1999 A smoky and expressive nose

A smoky and expressive nose offers up notes of apple

At least some patience is recommended

There is very good verve to the utterly delicious and slightly finer medium weight flavors that coat the palate with dry extract on the balanced and harmonious finish

15% whole clusters)

D'Oliveiras, Sercial Vintage:1999 A smoky and expressive noseMid amber brown all three Sercial and Terrantez dOliveiras wines are notably deeper colour than four other Madeiras tasted at the same time. A slightly reticent nose, with cola nuts, chocolate, Christmas spices, cooked orange and a touch of polished wood. Noticeable sweetness on the palate entry, giving way to lively acidity and a touch of phenolic chew. Long, toasty, nutty finish. Makes up in length what it perhaps gives away in finesse. (TJ)