Variety: Grenache, Shiraz
Tasting notes:
The red grape colours have precipitated away over time, leaving a true ‘tawny’ colour after two decades in barrel. A powerful and complex nose full of nuts, toffee, intense spice and fresh rancio characters reflect its age and complexity. On the palate, toffee, mocha, coffee and intense nuttiness all combine to create rich luscious flavours. The finish is long with lingering flavours of a fine very old fortified.
Review:
91 points, Robert Parker
The MV Very Old Fortified is a blend of wine possessing a minimum of 20 years of age. Pale to medium amber brown, it gives an intensely nutty nose with notes of burnt caramel, toffee, sweet and rich with a full body, it's got a pleasantly vicious texture and a long nutty finish.