Barbeito Rainwater Reserva 500mlFrom the island of Madeira, this medium dry fortified wine offers an interesting slightly herbaceous edge, followed by a nutty, dry caramel palette. Theres a little sweetness balanced by good acidity, a very interesting wine that matches well with a host of foods, from anchovies on toast to hard cheeses like Gruyere or Comte. Barbeito is a relatively young Madeira house having only been started in 1946, this however does not make it any less

aged upwards of 3 years in a mix of wooden casks and stainless steel

with fine tannins and balanced acidity

ultimately discovering an old

Intense fresh fruit that evoke citrus and green apple

The wine spends 9 months in bottle before release

A charming white Burgundy just calling out for a buttery lemon sole

Essentially

This leads into a palate with a full and rounded mouthfeel

Showcasing a seamless integration of flavours

contributing to its depth and complexity

A great match to our cod supper

cinnamon and anise notes come through with the soft and gentle tannin keeping everything together on the palate