Blandy's Duke of Sussex Dry Madeira
A fortified wine from the Portuguese island of Madeira. This style of wine dates back to the age of sale when bottles of Madeira wine would be fortified to preserver them for the long journeys by sea. Stored in the holds of ships the wine would gently cook as the ships passed through the tropics and over the equator to destinations in the New World or East Indies. When unsold shipments were returned to the island, producers found the nature and favor much improved calling it vinho da roda (wines that have made the round trip).
Today all Madera is subject to a simulated version of this process where wines are heated in specially built rooms on the Island. This cooking process means the wine is essentially inert once bottled and can (assuming no contamination) be kept indefinitely either sealed or opened with little to no ill effect.
We would recommend viewing/close inspection prior to placing any bids. If this is not an option and you have questions beyond the offered description and images, please contact us for a more in-depth condition report. Otherwise lots will be sold as seen in the images.
Please note: Due to the various ages of bottles and their seals, condition of liquid is at the buyer's discretion and no claim can be lodged against failure/leakage in transit.