1940 Sercial, Blandy

Blandy's 1940 Sercial was bottled in 1986 after 46 years in cask. There's a lovely dark-golden colour and hints of orange zest and a salty tang to the nose of this fabulous old, old wine. This is elegant and stylish, with fantastic length. Gold medal winner in the 1994 Interantional Wine Competition. Nose of lemon-tinged butterscotch, softened to become more fruity in the glass. Medium dry, lean, rapier-like acidity crossing the palate but with a lovely warming aftertaste. Glorious.
(Michael Broadbent, September 1987)