25 Years of Colheitas – November 29, 2025

Date: 29 November
Time: 19:30h
Location: Blandy’s Wine Lodge
Price per person: €250

Limited places available.

One Night, One History

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Blandy’s Wine Lodge as we celebrate 25 years of the Colheitas launch, a remarkable milestone for a category created by Madeira Wine Company.

Presented by Chris Blandy, this exclusive Colheita Dinner will be a journey through time and taste, pairing exceptional wines with a masterfully crafted menu by Chef João Luz, from the renowned Avista Restaurant, Michelin Guide recommended.

Over the course of the evening, guests will savour eight extraordinary wines, including rare Colheitas from 1997 and 2007, alongside some of the world’s most iconic labels.

Wine Selection

• Colheita Cossart Gordon Verdelho 1997
• Colheita Blandy’s Sercial 1997
• Champagne Mailly Grand Cru Blanc de Pinot Noir
• Atlantis Reserva Verdelho 2021
• Vega Sicilia Único 2011
• Xisto Roquette & Cazes 2019
• Colheita Cossart Gordon Bual 2013
• Colheita Blandy’s Malmsey 2007

Menu by Chef João Luz

Couvert
Sourdough bread / Seaweed butter / Elizondo Nº3 olive oil

Starter
Seared scallop
Red prawn / Watermelon / Citrus / Capers

Main course
Black Angus short rib
Wild mushrooms / Aged balsamic / Melanosporum truffle

Dessert
Essence of chocolate
70% dark chocolate / Passion fruit / Cocoa / Pecan

Each dish has been meticulously designed to harmonise with the wines, creating a truly immersive gastronomic experience.

Guests will also have the exclusive opportunity to purchase limited-edition wines, available for sale only during the event.