What score does New York Malmsey (Special Reserve) receive?

New York Malmsey (Special Reserve) by Rare Wine Co. receives an aggregate community score of 74.5/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

What does New York Malmsey (Special Reserve) taste like?

Dried fruit, nuts, layered finish.

How much does New York Malmsey (Special Reserve) cost?

Pricing for New York Malmsey (Special Reserve) varies by retailer. Check the buy link above for current availability and pricing.

What food pairs well with New York Malmsey (Special Reserve)?

New York Malmsey (Special Reserve) pairs well with Sweet Dessert, Appetizer, Snack.

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New York Malmsey (Special Reserve)

Item: New York Malmsey (Special Reserve)
Rating: 74.5
Author: 50 Best Wines

Rare Wine Co. · Madeira, Portugal

74.5

Aggregate Score

Based on community ratings across 5 vintages, normalized using Bayesian averaging.

How This Wine Compares

Better than 15% of winesAverage

AverageGoodOutstandingClassic

Critic Scores

Community Rating (2020)4.22/5

Vintages & Ratings

Year	# Ratings	Community Rating
2020	79	4.22/5
2019	79	4.22/5
2018	79	4.22/5
2017	79	4.22/5
2016	79	4.22/5

Food Pairings

Sweet DessertAppetizerSnack

Serving Temperature

12-16°C

Aging Potential

2-5 years

Pros

+Interesting find

Why This Score?

This wine's score of 74.5 is based on 1 community rating using Bayesian averaging, which prevents wines with very few ratings from ranking artificially high. Each score source is normalized to a common 100-point scale and weighted by the credibility and consistency of the publication. This gives you a single, reliable number that reflects the consensus of the global wine community.