Name: Sandeman
Rainwater Madeira
Variety: Tinta Negra Mole
Region: Madeira
Country: Portugal
Year: N/A
Price: $20
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critic/winery review: Sandeman
Rainwater Madeira is made in the traditional manner on the Atlantic island of
Madeira, The rich soil and volcanic subsoil give this wine a unique character
which is enhanced by the winemaking and ageing in "estufas". It is
light in body but full in flavour, well balanced and a good accompaniment to
many classic dishes such as soups and pates. It is also an essential ingredient
in classic cuisine. Medium light amber colour with pronounced golden
highlights. Clean nutty aromas, light complexity and very agreeable. Brilliant
wine - a good quality young Madeira in evolution. Medium flavour, nutty and
slighty complex, with a good clean finish. The character of Sandeman Rainwater
Madeira make it a perfect match for many appetisers,such as soups, bisques,
foie gras or pate. It is also a respected ingredient in classic high quality
cuisine and adds a unique touch of flavour to any dish. Once open Sandeman
Rainwater Madeira can remain fresh for up to 4 - 8 weeks.
My review: Rainwater is a pretty misleading name. It’s
got a sickly sweet very powerful smell. There’s a sweet herbiness to it take
makes it rather reminiscent of a cough drop. It taste first and foremost of
alcohol, but it’s not as bad as some sherries and ports I’ve had. Definitely
wouldn’t pay money for it, but not the worst wine of this category I’ve tried.
It’s sweetness level is very high, but it doesn’t come off as a fruit sweetness
so much as added sugar.
CONCLUSION: Would
not drink again.
Not tasted with food
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