Mannie Berk | See 1887 Torre Bella Verdelho "São Felipe."

Roy Hersh | Light tawny-amber hue with lime-green meniscus. A full arsenal of aromas began with lifted notes of VA and freshly sanded oak, then Frangelico, dried-peach, glove-leather, ending with a dollop of coconut extract. Elegant in its exquisitely soft, sensuous mouthfeel, but otherwise somewhat simple. Medium weight, round and dry entry that turns sweet and smoky in a hurry. Accented by grapefruit and lime-juice upfront, the flavors evolve to exhibit crème brûlée, marzipan, and caramel-drenched apple pie, with solid length. All good, but the acid deficiency on the back end detracted from what could have been a serious contender. | 17