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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 10:00AM EDT - Tue, Jun 23, 2026 08:00PM EDT
  2026-06-16 10:00:00 2026-06-23 20:00:00 America/New_York Iron Gate Iron Gate : Iron Gate Fine Wine Auction https://bid.irongateauctions.com/auctions/iron-gate-wine/iron-gate-fine-wine-auction-21731
The final auction of the half-year is one for the books, over __ lots spanning three centuries of winemaking, the oldest bottle dating back to 1875. We’re featuring over 100 lots of incredible, large-format wines from Germany, Champagne, Bordeaux, and beyond. Top up your cellar for the summer, this is the catalogue you don't want to miss. **Please note: A Buyer's premium of 19.5% is applicable to this sale.** Operated under license by Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis and Alberta Auction license #824146.
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  • 1890
  • White Fortified
  • Malvasia
  • Madeira
  • Portugal
  • 750ml
  • The Grand Cellar
Lot 38

1890 Blandy's Vintage Malmsey Madeira - 1 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$1,300 - CAD$1,800
Starting Bid
CAD$950
$683.45

Bid Increments

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CAD$100,000 CAD$10,000
This lot is comprised of 1 bottle(s) of 1890 Blandy's Vintage Malmsey Madeira - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $1300 - $1800 with a reserve of $950. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11352.

Condition

Please note the following conditions in this lot - Lightly Bin-Soiled.

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An Ontario based collector whose passion for wine began almost 60 years ago. His collection consists of 80% French wines and the remaining 20% from the other fine wine producing regions of the world with vintages spanning the last 150 years. Most of the wines were purchased through a UK agent and via New York and Chicago’s auction markets and some through local agents. He is fanatical when it comes to provenance and storage of the wines, his cellar is state of the art and humidity and temperature controlled. He treasures his extensive collection with the heart and soul being his Burgundies. This wonderful collection comes to Iron Gate as he begins to downsize.
This is the tasting note for 1890 Blandy's Vintage Malmsey Madeira from - Producer notes - Malmsey (also known as Malvasia or Malvazia) has its fermentation halted when its sugars are between 3.5 and 6.5° Baumé. This style of wine is characterised by its dark colour, rich texture, and coffee-caramel flavours. Like other Madeiras made from the noble grape varieties, the Malvasia grape used in Malmsey production has naturally high levels of acidity in the wine, which balances with the high sugar levels so the wines do not taste cloyingly sweet.