Bual is a sweeter style of Madeira. This has a terrific, complex nose of coffee, raisins, dried wood and walnuts....

Pale brown with water white rim. The nose is bursting with toffee, fig, cocoa, walnut and coffee bean. The palate is medium-heavy bodied with medium-sweetness. Great balance of heat and acidity. Flavours of tea and savoury notes. Long length. March 2011.