4 | Wine | Madeira, $20 to $50

"Dry and bracing, like an ocean breeze, this exhibits toffee, grilled almond and iodine notes on a lively structure. It's balanced and long, picking up a walnut aftertaste on the finish. Very harmonious and clean."

"A sweet spice box of aromas - orange peel, cinnamon, clove - segue onto tobacco and burnt toast flavors. A wave of acidity sweeps in and the finish evokes iodine, mineral and grilled nuts. Fine length."

"Smoke, burnt caramel and vanilla notes mingle in this rich, opulent Malmsey. It picks up a chocolate note before turning dry and smoky on the finish. A slight bitterness adds to the cut."

"Amber color with golden reflections. Characteristic bouquet Madeira with dried fruits, toffee and dark chocolate. Sweet and full-bodied. Long aftertaste with notes of honey."

"Sweet, and full of caramel and butterscotch flavors, without the complexity and length. A good introduction to Malmsey."

"A light coffee/deep amber colour. The nose is quite restrained at the moment with touches of walnut, cigar box and dried lemon peel. Good definition but it is quite light. Hints of dark chocolate inflecting the nose, touches of lemongrass and allspice, cohesive on the oxidative finish with moderate length. Light, refreshing Madeira to serve as an aperitif." - Neal Martin's Wine Journal

"Lively and rich, with a hazelnut nose and apricot, pear and almond flavors. Long, spice- and mineral-filled finish. Quite fresh-tasting."

"Rich and sweet, yet full of racy acidity that carries the crème brûlée and toffee notes to a graceful, harmonious finish. Tangy and exciting."