Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2023 | beautiful concentration and class | paired with orange hen | at brasserie van Baerle — a year ago

Conrad Green

9.3

Slightly darker in color. Yeast and intense nose. Clarity and crisp mid palate. Intense and focused. Very good. — 3 years ago

with Gregg

Noah

10

Absolute fire — 5 years ago

Daniel Bloom

9.3

Leather, old shoes, toffee on the nose
Salt, burnt sugar and barrel.
Palate is the seashore, brine, loooong finish, very umami. Perfect with sardine and tomato toasts. — 6 years ago

Georgina McDonald

9.6

Since reaching my third decade on this planet, I feel it’s only right to graduate to Sherry. How content I am to be introduced to this smooth talking goat from Valdespino - one of Spain’s oldest Sherry producers. Gold, cloudy and unfiltered. Hold up to the light to discover flecks of pink rose and lime around the edge. A wise nose possessing orange peel, menthol, vanilla essence and grandmas underwear drawer. A spectacular drop, that summons you to drink and think more slowly. I guess that’s why the old birds love it. Pour yourself a Sherry and slow down my friends. — 7 years ago

Roman Rusavsky

8.9

Very drinkable — 8 years ago

Judi Kruse

8.9

Great red - especially for the price. — 3 years ago

Conrad Green

9.2

Nutty with caramel and toast notes. Dry and long. Complex. — 3 years ago

with Gregg

Martinez

9.0

Elegant, balanced Fino. 100% Palomino from Macharnudo Alto, the highest point in Jerez and one of the region’s “grand crus”(also the source of Valdespino’s Inocente Fino and Tío Diego Amontillado). Fermented in old casks and aged for 10 years. — 5 years ago

Nick Brandon

8.9

Light on the nose, but a full character of a cabernet. Buttery and smooth.
Sour+sweet notes and a nice, strong finish with tannins. A good blend, not much specific flavor profiles.
Paired with roasted salmon, wild rice, and sauteéd greens.
Paired with a cheesesteak.
Paired with cassoulet
Very drinkable. Aerated somewhat upon dispensing. — 6 years ago

with Tyler

Chris Cooney

9.7

Deep saline core textured with nutty and citrus finish. Seriously tasty. — 7 years ago

Paul Koplitz

9.0

Best box wine I’ve had. Worth every penny. — 8 years ago

Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

9.5

The absolute best — 9 years ago

Brent Young

9.5

This is Manzanilla Pasada La Bota No 90 Capataz Cabo

Pouring a glass with the Vinloq System
DAY 1
👃Iodine, seawater, a touch of oxidation, and salty minerality
👅Brine leads the way with iodine, nuts, herbal notes, and other flavors that are hard to pin down but are enjoyable.
These flavors lead to some bitterness before the very long and enjoyable finish. This is full bodied and amazing

The remaining wine was Slow Decanted in my refrigerator

I returned to this wine multiple times over the following weeks. My experience was similar each time

DAY 20
Same aromas, flavors and intensities as day 1. So rich and resonant. The finish is deep, mineral laced, seawater, nuts & herbals. No signs of fruit. Extremely long finish

That a sherry aged under biologically active flora stays fresh for days & weeks is not surprising. But I still protect them because it is not a wine that I prefer in large servings. Rather, I enjoy a small glass frequently. They are super food friendly and a perfect match with many foods including aged cheeses, cured hams, and even sushi. Also superb in the correct cocktail

This was a total delight over 4-5 weeks 💕 — 3 years ago

Adam Tong

9.3

Yes, it’s another cardbordeaux, but it’s dangerously easy to drink and very tasty — 4 years ago

Carl Krause

9.3

My new favorite box :) — 5 years ago

Daniel Bloom

9.4

Creamy and bone dry, hinting at sweetness but finishing bitter, saline .
The nose isn’t huge but the palate is.
Delish.
Jancis 18/20 — 6 years ago

Jordi Pazo

8.9

Rob Ideas.
23.11.18 — 8 years ago

Matt McMonagle

9.0

Great value. Really really drinkable. — 9 years ago