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A SUPERB COLLECTION OF RARE MADEIRA
JS MADEIRA'S
These bottles were discovered by OP Brothers in São Vicente. They had original wax seals and corks but were in very poor condition; The bottles were completely covered with dirt and sand. The contents of some bottles had no wine characteristics due to the loss of alcohol, they were refused. All bottles were carefully cleaned and opened. The Madeira was placed in demijohns while the original bottles were cleaned and newly stencilled where necessary. Then the wine was rebottled, recorked and rewaxed. From these bottles we were able to taste a number of wines, our notes are added to the specific lots.
Who J.S. was that made these wines remains uncertain. The stencilling is quite unique in its design and paint. This ink was also used by João Carlos d'Aguiar from Estreito de Câmara de Lobos. They appear to be extremely rare and possibly are from Dr. João Vicente da Silva who was from Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, born around 1803. For about 40 years he was in the service of the City Hall. By his death in 1895 his nephew inherited a collection of old Madeira wines stored in six cellars in the area of Ribeiro Real.
We were unable to receive comfirmation that the J.S. Madeiras in fact were from João Vicente da Silva. Our research continues. Meanwhile we are pleased to offer these historic and very unique bottles.
Lying in Corsham, Wiltshire (Octavian)
JCA & C, Terratez 1715
On back label: Bottle from the private collection of Dr. Antonio Zacarias Gomes da Silva, born November 5 1927 and died on 19 November 1995. Recorked 2015 by OP. New wax cap with OP seal. Stencilled bottle, slightly fading. Level 3cms.
Tasting note: Soft aromas of caramel, passion fruit and flowers prevailing on the intriguing nose. Not as pungent and sweet as when I first tasted this 1715. Rounded fine tuned aromas on first taste, developing into more fudgy tones. Quite rich with fine acidity balancing out the intensity. Straw, good concentration of well aged wines. Would not place this in the early 18th century, probably aged for a long time in cask then transferred to demi-johns as there is a remarkable liveliness to this wine as if the strength has been preserved in time. A very good wine. Though still quite different from the first time I tasted the 1715 in the MWC tasting room with Francisco. Then sweeter and more cloying, currently this sample is all freshness and classic very good quality Terrantez. Interesting. June 2016. EV.
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JS MADEIRA'S
These bottles were discovered by OP Brothers in São Vicente. They had original wax seals and corks but were in very poor condition; The bottles were completely covered with dirt and sand. The contents of some bottles had no wine characteristics due to the loss of alcohol, they were refused. All bottles were carefully cleaned and opened. The Madeira was placed in demijohns while the original bottles were cleaned and newly stencilled where necessary. Then the wine was rebottled, recorked and rewaxed. From these bottles we were able to taste a number of wines, our notes are added to the specific lots.
Who J.S. was that made these wines remains uncertain. The stencilling is quite unique in its design and paint. This ink was also used by João Carlos d'Aguiar from Estreito de Câmara de Lobos. They appear to be extremely rare and possibly are from Dr. João Vicente da Silva who was from Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, born around 1803. For about 40 years he was in the service of the City Hall. By his death in 1895 his nephew inherited a collection of old Madeira wines stored in six cellars in the area of Ribeiro Real.
We were unable to receive comfirmation that the J.S. Madeiras in fact were from João Vicente da Silva. Our research continues. Meanwhile we are pleased to offer these historic and very unique bottles.
Lying in Corsham, Wiltshire (Octavian)
JCA & C, Terratez 1715
On back label: Bottle from the private collection of Dr. Antonio Zacarias Gomes da Silva, born November 5 1927 and died on 19 November 1995. Recorked 2015 by OP. New wax cap with OP seal. Stencilled bottle, slightly fading. Level 3cms.
Tasting note: Soft aromas of caramel, passion fruit and flowers prevailing on the intriguing nose. Not as pungent and sweet as when I first tasted this 1715. Rounded fine tuned aromas on first taste, developing into more fudgy tones. Quite rich with fine acidity balancing out the intensity. Straw, good concentration of well aged wines. Would not place this in the early 18th century, probably aged for a long time in cask then transferred to demi-johns as there is a remarkable liveliness to this wine as if the strength has been preserved in time. A very good wine. Though still quite different from the first time I tasted the 1715 in the MWC tasting room with Francisco. Then sweeter and more cloying, currently this sample is all freshness and classic very good quality Terrantez. Interesting. June 2016. EV.
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