Wafting from the glass with aromas of figs, candied peel, dark chocolate, beeswax and a delicate hint of peat, Cossart Gordon's NV Malmsey 5-Year-Old is medium to full-bodied, harmonious and complete, with fine depth at the core, ripe but racy acids and a well-defined finish. This is one of the finest examples of the category on the market and comes warmly recommended.

A textbook introductory Madeira, with singed sesame, brown bread, Brazil nut and green tea notes zipping through. This matches a strip of sweetness to a bracing edge. Drink now. 200 cases imported.