Bottled in 2015, coming with 160 g. of residual sugar. A very aromatic and profound Madeira wine with bright acidity and a terrific finish.
Roy Hersh (2010) 94 points: "Dark amber-orange color with a golden-greenish tinge. If the 1895 had a tough act to follow, this coming on the heels of 1875/1895 Malvazia ... ouch! Aromatically, it was impossible to ignore the searing VA emanating from the glass, along with apricot jam, Sultana, roasted walnuts, a sultry smokiness and tangerine. I preferred the nose to the palate in this case, as the flavors were slightly simple by comparison. Lots of caramel and nuts but not much else discernible beyond the tropical flavors that underscored the sweetness. The acid was ample, but I'd have liked more cut, especially after the two previous bottlings. The '07's strength debuted late in the game, with an exotic aftertaste and a sumptuous, smooth lingering caramel finish."
Robert Parker, The WA (2011): 97 points
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