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  Malvasia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Malvasia (also known as Malvazia or Malmsey) is a group of wine grape varieties grown in Italy (including Sicily, Lipari, and Sardinia), Corsica, the Iberian Peninsula, the Canary Islands, the island of Madeira, California, and Australia.
As a result, most non-vintage-dated "Malmsey" was made from the widely grown Tinta Negra Mole or even from fox grape varieties.
George, Duke of Clarence, brother to King Edward IV of England, was said to have been drowned in a butt of Malmsey in the Tower of London in 1478, though this story is probably apocryphal.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Malmsey   (575 words)

  
 * Malmsey - (Wine): Definition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Malmsey is the term used for the Malvasia grape varietal on the island of Madeira, Portugal.
Malmsey (w) The variety used to produce the fortified Madeira wine of the same name...
Boal, or Bual is noticeably sweet, and Malmsey is the sweetest and is usually served after a meal...
www.bestknows.com /wine/malmsey.html   (221 words)

  
 MALVASIA DE LA PALMA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Malmsey wine is made from a grape which is allowed to ripen on the vine until the perfect condition is attained.
Malmsey is the result of modern technology hand in hand with traditional methods.
Malmsey wine was brought to the island of La Palma from Madeira by the Portuguese in 1497 or 1498.
www.malvasiadelapalma.com /dir_dulces_engl.htm   (394 words)

  
 Madeira Wine: Crowne Plaza Resort Madeira   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Malmsey, Bual, Verdelho, Sercial and Tinta Negra Mole grapes are the most widely cultivated.
Malmsey, the earliest grape to be introduced on the island by the first settlers, was originally brought from Crete.
The earlier maturing varieties (Tinta Negra Mole, Malmsey and Bual) are picked at this time, while the later maturing Verdelho and Sercial, grown on the higher ground, are only picked from mid-September to mid-October.
madeira.crowneplaza.com /location/conc7.html   (620 words)

  
 McAfee Inc.
A later version of the virus, Malmsey 2 is an overwriting, non-resident, direct action.EXE infector.
The Malmsey virus was received in October, 1992, and was written by a person using the name Lucifer Messiah.
When a program infected with the Malmsey virus is executed, the Malmsey virus will infect one.COM program located in the current directory, overwriting the first 495 bytes of the host file.
vil.nai.com /vil/content/v_751.htm   (454 words)

  
 Strat's Place - Daniel Rogov - Madeira
All were developed by British wine merchants; all are fortified by the addition of brandy so that they have an alcoholic content of nearly 20%; all can be drunk as aperitifs or dessert wines; and all are relatively expensive.
Bual and Malmsey are rich, full and heavy and are traditionally thought of as dessert wines.
I recently tasted a Malmsey from 1848 that was as rich, smooth and delightful as any Madeira I have ever sampled.
www.stratsplace.com /rogov/madeira.html   (980 words)

  
 Churchill Cellars Ltd. - The Imbiber's Report - Current Edition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Two centuries later, Malmsey was at the centre of The Liberty Incident, when British customs officials seized John Hancock’s sloop, Liberty on charges related to its cargo of Madeira under the infamous Townsend Act.
Malmsey is the sweetest of Madeira styles and was traditionally used as an after dinner drink, served with dried nuts and fruit.
Malmsey will match a wide variety of desserts and has a special affinity for lemon based dishes.
www.churchillcellars.com /licensee_august.shtml   (1544 words)

  
 Grape Varieties   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Malmsey is the most famous Madeira wine for sure.
The English name Malmsey is used for the white Malvasia grape which has its roots in the Greek islands.
In 1478 the Duke of Clarence preferred death by drowning himself in a cask of Malmsey to the death by sword.
www.cyberroach.com /madeira_v300/grape_varieties/grape_varieties.htm   (1994 words)

  
 Monemvasia Greece - Europe for Visitors
The town declined in importance during the 19th and 20th Centuries, and most of its remaining population either left the area or resettled in the small port 2 km away on the mainland (which is now known as Gefira, Yefira, or the port of Monemvasia).
Malmsey, a sweet dessert wine made from the Malvasia grape, originated in Monemvasia, which exported large quantities of Malmsey to England in the 15th Century.
Today, the name "Malmsey" refers to a type of Portuguese Madeira wine grown from the same grape.
europeforvisitors.com /europe/articles/monemvasia-greece-history.htm   (334 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
[Malmsey Habitat v3.á] by Lucifer Messiah -- ANARKICK SYSTEMS Released: Jan 20, 1993 This is a resident COM and EXE infector.
The technology I used has never been used in another virus except Malmsey ][b, although it will probably appear in most of my future viruses.
I have omitted the face routine that appeared in versions I, ][, and ][b, not because of the virus length, but because it was becomming a hassle trying to get the text and certain parts of the face to print out properly.
www.textfiles.com /virus/DOCUMENTATION/malmsey3.txt   (331 words)

  
 Grape Varieties   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
When later the more robust Madeira Malmsey entered the market, it was a complete success.
There was the "Morning Malmsey" to begin the day and many other rituals revolving around the golden wine.
This happens, when a year was good enough to declare it as a vintage but the yields of the different varieties were not enough to put them in cask and mature them at an affordable cost.
www.cyberroach.com /madeira_d/grapevar.htm   (1726 words)

  
 The Symington-family wine-making MADEIRA
The vintage in Madeira begins in August when the earlier maturing varieties (Malmsey and Bual) are picked.
All Madeiras are fortified with pure grape brandy at the appropriate stage during fermentation, determined by the grape variety and/or style being produced.
The Malmsey and Bual are fortified early to retain their sweetness, while the Verdelho and Sercial are fermented until little or none of the natural sugars remain.
www.pfv.org /html/symington-making-madeira.htm   (309 words)

  
 Malmsey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Specialty definitions using "malmsey": Bengodi ♦ Drowned in a Butt of MalmseyMALMSEY NOSE, Malmsey Wine.
"Malmsey" is generally used as a noun (proper) -- approximately 50.00% of the time.
"Malmsey" is used about 6 times out of a sample of 100 million words spoken or written in English.
www.websters-online-dictionary.org /ma/malmsey.html   (597 words)

  
 Tower of London - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Queen Anne Boleyn, beheaded in 1536 for treason against King Henry VIII, is said to be seen walking around the tower carrying her head under her arm.
George, Duke of Clarence, the brother of Edward IV of England, was executed (for treason) in the Tower in February 1478, but not by beheading (and probably not by being drowned in a butt of Malmsey wine, despite what Shakespeare wrote).
Edward IV's two sons, the Princes in the Tower, may also have died there after their uncle Richard III became king, but they were not executed for conviction of any crime, and what happened to them is still a mystery.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tower_of_London   (1227 words)

  
 Words About Port - wineloverspage.com
The 1906 Malmsey has a light gold, straw color which is atypical for Madeira of this age.
There was a smoky nuance that came across on both the nose and flavor profiles of this Malmsey that was terrific and a bit unusual too.
In the case of the New York Malmsey, there is somewhere between 10-15% of the fine Tinta Negra Mole grape blended in with the Malmsey, which adds greater complexity.
www.wineloverspage.com /port/malvazia.phtml   (3416 words)

  
 www.PremiumPort.com - Blandys - Malmsey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Malmsey Madeiras are created using the Malvasia grape and are the richest styles of Madeira (8%-10% residual sugar) with rich flavors that are balanced by a touch of acidity.
Malmsey is an excellent dessert wine with rich desserts made with dark chocolate or tropical fruits, or try it on its own.
"Madeira can outlast love; Blandy's 5-year-old Malmsey may nourish it.
www.premiumport.com /BLMalmsey.cfm   (372 words)

  
 1863 Madeira - Wine Stores and Prices
Blandy's 1863 Madeira Malmsey Solera Porto, moscatel, Madeira, 1863
Malmsey Solera Madeira, Blandy Tattered yet legible vintage label, 1863
Malmsey Solera Madeira, Blandy High shoulder level, 1863
www.wine-searcher.com /find/Madeira/1863/-/A?ID=null   (134 words)

  
 Malmsey - Glossary from Hormel Foods
A 2000 year old grape varietal believed to have originated in the southwest area of Turkey and the islands between Turkey and Greece (around the Aegean Sea), it is used in the production of white wine.
The grape is also grown in California, where it is known as Malvasia Bianca, and in Portugal, where it is known as Malmsey.
Occasionally seen as a 100% varietal, it is most often blended with the Chianti varietal.
www.hormel.com /kitchen/glossary.asp?id=37020&catitemid=   (306 words)

  
 LondonTown.com | Malmsey House Guide | Malmsey House London, SE11, England, UK | London Streets by Street | London ...
Malmsey House is located in the borough of Lambeth
Below we present a selection of upcoming events, local attractions and great places to eat and shop.
The nearest underground station to Malmsey House is 'Vauxhall ' which is about 9 minutes to the South West.
www.londontown.com /LondonStreets/malmsey_house_167.html   (129 words)

  
 Allrecipes | Cook's Encyclopedia | Madeira   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The pale golden Sercial is the lightest, driest Madeira, while the rich, dark Malmsey is the sweetest.
The lighter Madeiras are often served as APÉRITIFS, while the richer, darker Malmsey is perfect for after-dinner sipping.
Madeira is also an excellent cooking wine and can be used in both sweet and savory preparations.
jgarcia.com /advice/ref/ency/terms/7320.asp   (153 words)

  
 Malmsey - Information on Malmsey and Malmsey wines
A noble variety grown in Madeira where it is also known as Malvasia Candida.
It is often blended with Tinta Negra Mole in the production of Malmsey which is the island's richest and sweetest wine.
A nose of oranges and hazelnuts then a palate with notes of figs and nuts and a firm butressing acidity that will ensure a very long life.
www.bbr.com /US/db/grape-variety/MY?first_product_F=1&ID=null   (171 words)

  
 Novel Gazing, 20 July 2003
But I won't be haranguing any of you who live in the area about the charms of downtown San Jose, I don't think.
We picked up potatoes and "Spy Kids," since we're bringing potato salad to Vince's picnic this afternoon and had heard good things about "Spy Kids." I'm not sure about this picnic: it's supposed to start at 2:00.
Things don't feel as awful as they did yesterday, and I have hopes that tomorrow will continue to be an improvement, but there's only one way to find out.
www.marissalingen.com /072003.html   (781 words)

  
 Brewer, E. Cobham. Dictionary of Phrase & Fable. Drowned in a Butt of Malmsey.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Shaw, G.B. Stein, G. Stevenson, R.L. Wells, H.G. Reference > Brewer’s Dictionary > Drowned in a Butt of Malmsey.
George, Duke of Clarence, being allowed to choose by what death he would die, chose drowning in malmsey wine (1477).
See the continuation of Monstrelet, 196; Fulgosus, ix.
www.bartleby.com /81/5386.html   (120 words)

  
 Cotswold HyperGuide - Malmesbury
I struggled to find connections between the town and wine-making, or for that matter, wine-drinking.
The Duke of Clarence was drowned in a butt of Malmsey, a strong wine having absolutely no connection with this small market town in the south of the Cotswold area.
You can order a glass of Malmesbury with the total assurance that no member of the Royal Family has been pickled in it.
www.digital-brilliance.com /hyperg/towns/malmes.htm   (838 words)

  
 Malvasía Europa
10:00 Presentations(*) of the European Malmsey Producing Islands: Tenerife, Lanzarote and La Palma, in the Wine Museum.
Commission for creating the Association of European Malmsey Producing Islands.
Commission for studying Malmsey Promotion and Dissemination in Europe.
www.malvasiaeuropa.com /pub_eng/en_programa.html   (219 words)

  
 Broadbent 10 Year Malmsey Madeira - Portuguese Wines from Wine.com
This Madeira Malmsey is a superb full bodied, wonderfully rich Madeira with a unique honeyed flavor and concentrated bouquet.
I tried the 10-year Madeira Malmsey this weekend.
It was a rich, full-bodied, moderately complex sweet Madeira with layers of walnut and honey and a touch of raisin.
wine.com /wineshop/product_detail.asp?PProduct_ID=EPCBMAOMY_0&...   (166 words)

  
 www.PremiumPort.com - Malmsey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
/ The Brands / Cossart Gordon / Malmsey
Malmsey Madeiras are produced using the Malvasia grape which produces luscious and concentrated wines, smoothly textured with an attractive honeyed quality.
This page was last updated on May 23, 2002
www.premiumport.com /Malmsey.cfm   (71 words)

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