Lot 136
Dr. Cannavial Verdelho 1870
Closed13 December 2013
Price Realised
GBP 1,057
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Dr. Cannavial Verdelho 1870
From the last cask belonging to Dr Cannavial. Found in the cellar by his relatives after he passed away. Bottled in 2013 by M.W.C.
Wax capsules. Stencilled bottles, vintage slightly damaged in lot 137. Levels: lots 135 and 136 into neck, lot 137 base of neck
Tasting note: Clear orange colour. Fine rich floral scented nose with a touch of honey and lavender. Full somewhat alcoholic start of taste with slight banana leaf aroma. Very intense mouth filling semi-sweet taste. Touch of bitterness in the long after taste. This Madeira grabs you at first in a high quality Malt Whisky style then gives way to a long fine, semi-sweet finish. Very good. Tasted January 2013, E.V.
2 bottles per lot
From the last cask belonging to Dr Cannavial. Found in the cellar by his relatives after he passed away. Bottled in 2013 by M.W.C.
Wax capsules. Stencilled bottles, vintage slightly damaged in lot 137. Levels: lots 135 and 136 into neck, lot 137 base of neck
Tasting note: Clear orange colour. Fine rich floral scented nose with a touch of honey and lavender. Full somewhat alcoholic start of taste with slight banana leaf aroma. Very intense mouth filling semi-sweet taste. Touch of bitterness in the long after taste. This Madeira grabs you at first in a high quality Malt Whisky style then gives way to a long fine, semi-sweet finish. Very good. Tasted January 2013, E.V.
2 bottles per lot
Dr. Cannavial Verdelho 1870
From the last cask belonging to Dr Cannavial. Found in the cellar by his relatives after he passed away. Bottled in 2013 by M.W.C.
Wax capsules. Stencilled bottles, vintage slightly damaged in lot 137. Levels: lots 135 and 136 into neck, lot 137 base of neck
Tasting note: Clear orange colour. Fine rich floral scented nose with a touch of honey and lavender. Full somewhat alcoholic start of taste with slight banana leaf aroma. Very intense mouth filling semi-sweet taste. Touch of bitterness in the long after taste. This Madeira grabs you at first in a high quality Malt Whisky style then gives way to a long fine, semi-sweet finish. Very good. Tasted January 2013, E.V.
2 bottles per lot
From the last cask belonging to Dr Cannavial. Found in the cellar by his relatives after he passed away. Bottled in 2013 by M.W.C.
Wax capsules. Stencilled bottles, vintage slightly damaged in lot 137. Levels: lots 135 and 136 into neck, lot 137 base of neck
Tasting note: Clear orange colour. Fine rich floral scented nose with a touch of honey and lavender. Full somewhat alcoholic start of taste with slight banana leaf aroma. Very intense mouth filling semi-sweet taste. Touch of bitterness in the long after taste. This Madeira grabs you at first in a high quality Malt Whisky style then gives way to a long fine, semi-sweet finish. Very good. Tasted January 2013, E.V.
2 bottles per lot
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