Madeira, the fortified wine from the island of Madeira in Portugal, is a wine that will excite the palate. Madeira is a wine for everyone and every occasion. Ranging from dry to sweet, Madeira can be enjoyed on its own, paired with a meal, or mixed in a cocktail. Come discover the beauty and versatility of Madeira!
> Enjoy a walk-around tasting from 6:00pm - 9:00pm featuring five Madeira producers. Appetizers will be served.
> Sip Madeira-based cocktails from bartender Camron Robertson, General Manager of Thunderbolt LA. Thunderbolt has one of the most extensive Madeira collections in Los Angeles and is one of the top 10 bars on North America's 50 Best Bars list.
> Learn about different styles of Madeira in 15-minute speed-tastings with sommelier and Wines of Portugal's brand ambassador Eugénio Jardim.
6:15pm-6:30pm – Madeira Wine Varieties - Sercial, Bual, Malvasia
6:45pm-7:00pm –Madeira's Different Levels of Sweetness
7:15pm-7:30pm – Madeira “Colheitas” and “Frasqueiras”
Participating Wineries:
Blandy’s/Cossart Gordon/Miles
Henriques & Henriques
Justino's Madeira Wines/Broadbent Selections
D'Oliveira/The Rare Wine Company
Vinhos Barbeito/The Rare Wine Company
