Blandy's - 10 Year Old Verdelho Medium Dry Madeira

Blandy's - 10 Year Old Verdelho Medium Dry MadeiraMadeira Wine was discovered by pure accident. The heating of the wine during the aging process is unique and its origins came about during the era of discoveries in the 15th and 16th centuries when the sailing ships passed by the island to pick up fresh water and supplies, in the form of wine in barrels which were loaded onboard the visiting ships both to provide much needed refreshments to the sailors, and also act as ballast. Legend has it that on

Benoît today representing the thirteenth generation of winemakers

refreshing style meant for early consumption

A portion of the wines is fermented or matured in casks

the second fermentation takes place in autoclaves instead of individual bottles

It then passed from family to family until 1943

and Galaxy hops

now in the hands of brothers Christoph and Johannes

Vermouth de Chambéry is a favorite for all gourmands and remains a timeless symbol of elegance

2 hectares of 150-year free-standing vines at an altitude of 800/1000 meters above sea level in the Guardiola contrada

founded in 1693

The five-acre property was purchased in 2008

Partner growers from the Central and South Okanagan provide additional fruit to round out our wine lineup