NV The Rare Wine Co. Historic Series Baltimore Rainwater Special Reserve, Madeira, Portugal Oakville On the palate the wine

On the palate the wine is generous

It’s full-bodied with lots of gentle tannins that spread across the palate

Sage and bay leaf notes lead the way here

hints of clove and barrel spice

waiting for the masked black fruits to come through

NV The Rare Wine Co. Historic Series Baltimore Rainwater Special Reserve, Madeira, Portugal Oakville On the palate the wineWinemaker Notes: Rainwater took its name from its pale color and delicate texture and flavor. Yet, the origins of the style are shrouded in mystery. Some attributed it to a Savannah wine merchant after the Civil War, but that cannot be, as Rainwaters existed at least a half century earlier. Others said Rainwaters were a freak of nature. Noel Cossart credited his own firm with creating Rainwater in the 1700s, after a barrel of wine was left on a beach.