New Madeira and Sherry in the Flickinger Fine Wines inventory http://www.flickingerwines.com/wineregions/madeirasherry.asp http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/BodegasToroAlbala.asphttp://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/BodegasToroAlbala.aspFTLOP 97 (8/2004): Of course we were going to start out with the youngest wine of the night, a mere 84 years old. This wine has become a legend and is arguably the best example of Malmsey produced during the 20th century. The Malvasia Candida grapes used to make this wine were grown at sea level (where these Malvasia Candida grapes once thrived) on an outcropping shelf lying directly beneath a steep vertical cliff. This cultivar was extinct as of the mid-20th century. A few years ago, one single vine of the Candida was discovered in a patch of cactus. The 1920 Cossart-Gordon shows a light maple color, mild and engrossing VA, dry tea, toffee and sweet caramel aromas. Big, bold, balanced and elegant. Plenty of acid and an incredibly long and lively finish with a touch of butterscotch. This wine will outlive my grandchildren (my daughter just turned two years old). MB ***** (5/1997): Made from the last Malvasia Candida vines from the Faja dos Padres vineyard. Tasted on eight occasions and it is always sheer perfection. More recently, at Maliner's in 1995 and at Pat Grubb's tasting two years later. To summarise: medium-deep, rich amber, gold highlights; highly scented, floral, almost strawberry-like fruit, or grande champagne cognac; fairly sweet, fleshy yet not of this world, richness countering the customary acidity. Perfect balance. Fabulous flavour.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/CossartGordon.asp