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Blandy’s 10 Year Old Verdelho
Sercial
Verdelho
Bual
Malmsey

Verdelho is grown on the north of the island at Ponta Delgada & São Vincente at an altitude up to 400 metres. Golden in color, this has marginally more body than the Sercial, and is a tangy fine textured wine. 

Features good cut to the dried pear and melon flavors, complemented by notes of melted butter. Well-spiced on the fresh, minerally finish, showing some savory accents.

Reviews

Decanter
6/8/2023
Points:
92

Silver 

Rich brown sugar and gentle caramelised aromas though more orangey on the palate with roasted nuts. Sufficiently fresh clean finish.

Wine Spectator
12/31/2014
Points:
90

Features good cut to the dried pear and melon flavors, complemented by notes of melted butter. Well-spiced on the fresh, minerally finish, showing some savory accents.

Wine Advocate
3/29/2016
Points:
90

...has a delineated, vivacious bouquet with dried quince, orange peel and a touch of sea water. The palate is medium-bodied with a pleasant honeyed texture on the entry, very well judged acidity, those oxidative/nutty notes neatly counterbalancing the sweetness and viscosity towards the finish with some aplomb.