De Fino

Emilio Lustau

East India Solera Sherry Palomino Fino Pedro Ximénez

This wine has a burnished look, deep brown. The nose is a treat all on its own. There are aromas of brown sugar, coffee and orange zest which combine for an amazing olfactory experience. The palate is just as joyful, with caramel, raisin and mocha notes. The acidity is fresh and exhilarating. Although the wine is described on the label as “cream,” it does not strike me as creamy. The viscosity is nice, though. It will pair well with dessert, or serve as one by itself. — 10 months ago

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Aalto

P.S. (Pagos Seleccionados) Ribera del Duero Tinto Fino 2009

Just a lucky night 🤣 — 4 months ago

Jeroen, Freek and 4 others liked this

Rey Fernando de Castilla

Antique Amontillado Sherry

Fernando De Castilla Antique Amontillado Jerez Xeres Sherry, Spain NV. He told me this would be sour and fade. It did but still didn’t love — 5 months ago

Severn, Bob and 3 others liked this

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Alion Ribera del Duero Tinto Fino 2013

Dark ruby hue. Aromas of cassis, cherry, earthy, leather, licorice, plum, smoke, tar, violet. Full bodied with full tannins and high acidity. Soft tannins. A little hot at the outset and needs time to open up. But otherwise beautiful and expressive. A definitive pairing with red meat. 100% Tempranillo. — 8 months ago

Valdespino

Inocente Fino Dry Sherry Palomino Fino

Down to the sea in ships!
Nuts, Olives w brine, baking yeast, a saline delight. Always consistent.
On a 80° early evening, with ersatz Spanish food. Cod in orange and smoked paprika, leftover paella, asparagus…
A winner. Love it.
— 2 years ago

Ted, Andrew and 8 others liked this

Pago de Carraovejas

El Anejón Ribera del Duero Tinto Fino Blend 2009

Lovely. Complex and layered on the palate. Really enjoyable - paired beautifully with grilled meat — 4 months ago

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Bodegas Emilio Moro

Tinto Fino Crianza 2019

Dark ruby color. no fruit on the nose, only herbal and earthy notes. Palate is the same. Very robust but not overwhelming. Medium high tannins. Would absolutely buy again. Enjoyed on date night before seeing Bill Burr. — 6 months ago

Equipo Navazos

Navazos-Niepoort Vino Blanco Palomino Fino 2020

Unfortified, aged under flor single vintage and single vineyard Palomino Fino.
Closer to Jura in character than a ‘usual’ solera aged Fino.
Fresh, vibrant, racy. Clearly oxidative with yeasty & chalky notes, dried herbs but also some shy pear. And loads of salt!
On the palate this is crisp, fresh, bone dry and mineral. Powerful yet with nice freshness & balance. Chalky, salty, with some pears wrapped in bacon, olive brine and whiff of chamomile in the long finish.
I was not convinced upon opening and on day 1. The day after this is very, very drinkable. Bring on the tapas!
— 10 months ago

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