Broadbent 5 Year Madeira

This is an absolutely killler sweet wine. Blended by Michael Broadbent, who in addition to his extensive wine writing and work as chair of the wine department at Christie's, is also one of the most experienced tasters of Madeira in the world, this is clearly a different style of Madeira: sweet, yes, but with nearly a vintage Madeira level of acid and complexity. A nose of rich, candied citrus fruits and brown butter leads to an impeccably balanced mouthful of Madeira, composed primarily of Malavasia, with a touch of Tinta Negra.