Miles Madeira Colheita Medium Dry 08

Expected Arrival, 7/31/2024

Miles Madeira Colheita Medium Dry 2008 is a single-vintage Madeira wine that offers a balanced profile between sweetness and dryness. Here are some detailed insights about this wine:

Key Characteristics
Vintage: 2008
Style: Colheita (single harvest) Medium Dry
Variety: Typically made from Tinta Negra, but may include other traditional Madeira grape varieties.

Tasting Notes
Color: Amber with golden hues
Nose: Aromas of dried fruits such as apricots and figs, along with notes of nuts, toffee, and a hint of spice.
Palate: Medium-bodied with a well-balanced profile. Flavors include caramel, dried fruits, toasted nuts, and subtle spices. The acidity provides a refreshing lift to the sweetness.
Finish: Long and smooth, with lingering notes of caramel, nuts, and a touch of spice.

Pairing Suggestions
Cheese: Semi-hard cheeses like Manchego, Comté, or Gruyère.
Desserts: Nutty desserts such as pecan pie, almond tart, or crème brûlée.
Savory: Pairs well with roasted poultry, grilled meats with a sweet glaze, or rich stews.

Serving Recommendations
Temperature: Serve slightly chilled, around 12-14°C (54-57°F).
Glassware: Use a small to medium-sized glass to concentrate the aromas.

Storage
Cellaring: This Madeira can be enjoyed immediately but will benefit from further aging. It can be stored for many years due to its high acidity and fortification.

After Opening: Once opened, it can last for several months if stored properly in a cool, dark place with the bottle tightly sealed.

Background
Colheita Madeira is a single-vintage wine that is aged for a minimum of five years before release. The 2008 vintage is particularly noted for its quality and complexity. Miles Madeira, part of the Madeira Wine Company, is known for producing high-quality Madeiras with a rich history dating back to 1814.

MILES MADEIRA WINE
ONE OF THE BEST KNOWN AND MOST RESPECTED BRANDS IN THE WORLD
Established in 1814 on Madeira Island, and known originally as Rutherford and Grant, Miles Madeira is one of the oldest and most respected brands of Madeira wine world-wide.

In 1856 Henry Price Miles left Wales with his Mother as an infant and arrived on Madeira. Having worked as an apprentice since the age of 12 under the tutelage of James Rutherford, he acquired sound knowledge and experience of the workings of the Madeira trade.

In 1872, the Rutherfords left for London (due to Phylloxera which decimated most of the vineyards in Madeira) and started up a wine importing business at the Old Trinity House in Waterlane. This prompted Miles to purchase the company and stocks.

Latterly, Henry Price Miles made an gentleman’s agreement with Rutherford stating that any Madeira sold by them in the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, or Russia, would be bought through H. P. Miles and Co. This agreement was respected and carried out until the Rutherfords sold their firm: Rutherfords, Osborne and Perkins, to Martini Rossi in the 1960’s.

Alongside the production of wine, H. P. Miles founded the first Madeiran Brewery in 1872 called the “Atlantic Brewery”. It was through these two companies that Henry Price and his two sons, Henry Alfred and Charles Vaughan, created the Miles legacy on the Island.

After the end of The second World war, conditions in the wine trade became extremely difficult, and so Henry Alfred Miles’ son, Cecil Miles, negotiated the entry of H. P. Miles and Co. into the Madeira Wine Association.

Miles Madeira is synonymous with excellent Madeira wine and has become one of the best known and most respected brands in the world.