Christie's Wine Auction

Madeira Wine. Photo Credit: Creative Commons One of the great benefits of studying to become a Master of Wine is that I was introduced to fine Madeira wines, and fell in love with them.  The taste is especially enchanting because it is a combination of dried orange peel, caramel, hazelnut, and brown sugar, as well as many other complex notes, depending on the age and varietal. I am also amazed by the fact that Madeira wines never go bad, even after the bottle has been opened for years! So I was intrigued when I learned that one of the largest [...]