{"product_id":"blandy-s-duke-of-clarence-rich-madeira-fortified-wine-75cl-661217","title":"Blandy's Duke of Clarence Rich Madeira Fortified Wine 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eWarning: This product is age restricted to 18 or over. You'll be asked to confirm your age upon delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Madeira wine has been crafted from the volcanic, sub-tropical Portuguese island of Madeira, located some 400 miles off the Northwest African coast. The Blandy's are unique in being the only family of all the original founders of the Madeira wine trade to still own and manage their wine company, maintaining a tradition that goes back to 1811.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine is part of a wine range we called The Dukes' Collection, honouring the Dukes of England. This is the richest style of Madeira, full bodied, soft textured and is a superb accompaniment to dessert dishes, especially fruitcakes, chocolate puddings and soft cheese, but also a splendid after-dinner drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease drink responsibly: The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures: Wine of Madeira, Portugal, Family owned winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountry of origin: Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNutritional data: Typical Values (Per 100 mL): Energy 607 kJ \/ 145 kcal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreparation and Usage: It is best served chilled, as a superb accompaniment to dessert dishes and a great after dinner drink. Serving temperature 15°C 59ºF.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCooking guidelines: It is a splendid after-dinner drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePackage type: Glass Bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecycling information: Pack - Glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull Product Name: Madeira Wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllergen Information: Contains Sulphites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDietary Information: Contains Sulphur Dioxide\/Sulphites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Blandy's.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand details: Madeira is made on the sub-tropical island of the same name situated in the Atlantic Ocean, some 400 miles off North Africa. Blandy's, established in 1811, is the leading producer of premium quality Madeira and still owned and managed by direct descendants of the founder, John Blandy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManufacturer: John E Fells \u0026amp; Sons Ltd., Herts, WD4 8LH, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountry of Packing: Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReturn to Address: WWW.BLANDYS.COM John E Fells \u0026amp; Sons Ltd., Herts, WD4 8LH, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory: The Blandy family is unique in being the only family of all the original founders of the Madeira wine trade to still own and manage their own original wine company. Throughout its long history on the island, the family has played a leading role in the development of Madeira wine. Members of the family continues to live on Madeira, maintaining a tradition that goes back to 1811: 2 centuries of fine wine production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgent: Joh E Fells \u0026amp; Sons Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrape variety: Tinta Negra Mole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurrent vintage: NV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegional information: Madeira is a Portuguese island located off the African coast. It has a long heritage of wine production and is famous for its unique wine style. The island is an extinct volcano and as a result has some of the steepest vineyards in the world. The vines are heavily influenced by the sea, which are visible from the vineyards and its volcanic soils give the wines an incredible minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTasting notes: The richest style of Madeira; this is a full-bodied and soft textured wine, deep golden brown in colour, with aromas of honey and raisins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManufacturer marketing: The Blandy family are unique as they are the only family of all the original founders of the Madeira wine trade to still own and manage their original wine company. Throughout its long history, the family has played a leading role in the development of Madeira wine. They continue to live and work on the island, maintaining a tradition that goes back to 1811; 2 centuries of fine wine production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol by volume: 17.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnits: 12.8.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProducer: Madeira Wine Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServing suggestions: It is best served chilled, as a superb accompaniment to dessert dishes and a great after dinner drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinemaker: Francisco Albuquerque.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinification details: Madeira is unique in that the wines are softly heated in a process known as 'estufagem'. This entails softly heating the wines over a 3 month period to create the caramel and dried fruit flavour for which Madeira is famed. Following 'estufagem' the wines are then matured in oak for an average of 3 years to add complexity and a velvety texture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M\u0026S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45677363527918,"sku":"661217","price":26.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/0125\/9183\/files\/640x640_b2c31ea3-9792-458d-b93e-48f195ea1441.jpg?v=1778521770","url":"https:\/\/mcgrocer.com\/products\/blandy-s-duke-of-clarence-rich-madeira-fortified-wine-75cl-661217","provider":"McGrocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}