Cama Lobos Solera
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Virtually indestructible due to its unique oxidative and thermal aging; this wine is ready to drink upon release and can be enjoyed over several decades, remaining stable for months even after opening.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
blue cheese, roasted nuts, rich fruit cake
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Imported and bottled by the historic Bristol merchant Averys, this Madeira pays homage to Câmara de Lobos, the picturesque fishing village on the southern coast of the island. Legend has it that when Portuguese explorers first landed here in the 15th century, they discovered a large colony of monk seals (sea wolves) taking refuge in the rocky cove, giving the area its name. Câmara de Lobos became the cradle of Madeira's viticulture, famous for its steep, volcanic terraced vineyards. This bottling utilizes the traditional Solera system, a fractional blending process where older, concentrated wines are periodically replenished with younger, high-quality stock. The result is a deeply complex, amber-hued wine that exhibits a rich tapestry of dried fruits, dark molasses, toasted walnuts, and orange zest, all balanced by the intense, life-giving acidity characteristic of the island's volcanic soils.
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Established in 1793 in Bristol, England, Averys is one of the United Kingdom's oldest and most historic wine merchants, celebrated for its pioneering spirit and deep connections with global wine regions. Under the influential leadership of Ronald Avery and his son John Avery MW, the family-run merchant became famous for identifying exceptional parcels and importing fine wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Porto, and Madeira, often bottling them under their own prestigious label. Their historic cellars on Culver Street in Bristol have long curated a diverse portfolio ranging from classic French appellations to innovative New World expressions, maintaining an uncompromising commitment to quality and traditional merchant craftsmanship.