Daniel Bloom

9.7

On the nose it’s almost nubuck leather that’s had a walk by the ocean. White and vaguely yellow flowers.
Miraflores seems to be a spectacular vineyard. Everything I’ve had that says sourced from there is worthwhile.
This…has no edges, no spikes, a complete whole.
On the palate, I get upon entry, the slightest hint of lemon peel. No heavy yeast, no wood showing through. Refreshment that at 15° sure doesn’t feel it.
There’s no heavy there. No overdone evidence of the barrel/butt that this was in. Pure pleasure. But intellectual enough to be quizzical, as I return, return, return. As it warms in the glass and has exposure to air, there’s more of the bodega, the terroir, and the wood coming through. Some of that ineffable lacquer and vaguely mushroom quality that good sherry Carries. Still no trace of heat or imbalance 2-3 hrs. in.
A perfect partner with fried smelts, grilled veg, and Insalata Caprese.
With Randy.
Thanks @Flatiron Wines — 2 days ago

Daniel Bloom

9.3

From Bodegas Alvear, all Pedro Ximinez
Vineyards since the 1700’s.
8 yrs. under flor in Montilla.
Big buttery, old boats(wood) nose, pepper.
Pepper on the tongue, some butterscotch, salinity. The mouthfeel is ridiculously seductive.
I used a bit to deglaze pan of merguez sausages…Yah!
Thanks @ enramistas — 4 years ago

Daniel Bloom

9.8

Single vineyard,Marchanudo, aged statically 6 years under flor.
OMG
N:Peaches! yeasty bread, Oranges, a whiff of the sea.
P: So smooth, Oranges and almonds. Caramel. Great acid balance. Nice chalk underlying it.
“fuckin delicious “ my daughter’s bf says.
Amazing and long
Thanks @enramistas. — 4 years ago

Chad Brewer

9.2

That was cool — 8 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.5

One of the most complex oloroso wines I’ve tasted. Brazil nut, preserved lemon, sea salt. — 2 years ago

Martinez

9.3

Another amazing “almacenista” wine by Ramiro Ibáñez and Willy Pérez, from a small solera of 20 casks they bought from a small producer. Grapes were sourced from a small plot in the Cerro de los Cuadrados, within the Pago Balbaína Alta, located between Jerez and El Puerto de Santa María, not far from the coast (hence marked by the Atlantic influence).They selected 5 casks (with an estimated age of 15-18 years) for this bottling and left the rest to make Amontillado. Intense nose, notes of yeast, sea breeze. Elegant, concentrated, great texture. — 3 years ago

Daniel Bloom

9.3

This is the “ Gonzalez Palacios “ Colleccion N° 1
Single parcel , just outside Jerez. 6 yrs. Under flor.
N: Bread dough and seashells, saline, the inside of imagined bodegas.musty. With time out, vanilla and nutmeg. Citrus peel.
P:Light, Crisp, Saline, salt , yeast, dough, rocks. Delicious.
I believe 600 bottled.
Thanks @enramistas
— 4 years ago

Daniel Bloom

9.1

A single vineyard or “ Pago “ 9K from the Atlantic, In Sanlucar de Barrameda. Andalucia, Spain. Palomino Fino grown there since the 1800’s at least.
4 years under flor.
N: Very oxidative w the sea, vanilla in the background.
P: The creamiest semi salty 15° dream of the sea.,so easy going down, all the rough edges worn off. Slight kick of wood and vanilla. But old, not a kick in the face.
At15°, a wee bit dangerous in it’s innocence.
Come back after a day in the fridge, it’s got a heady/heavy marzipan nose that hits your palate bone dry. A wonderful juxtaposition of worlds. Still has that briny finish so nice in Manzanilla and long.
Thanks @enramistas. — 4 years ago

Martinez

9.0

Unusual, unfortified Fino-style / Pálido wine from the north of Andalusia. Blend of Aris/Airén (40%), Palomino (30%) and Pedro Ximénez (30%) from organically farmed vineyards in Villaviciosa de Córdoba in Sierra Morena, in the north of Córdoba, quite far from Montilla-Moriles and Jerez (actually, this is northernmost sherry-style producer in Andalusia). Aged for 6 years in solera system under flor. Intense nose. Green olives, caramel, curry notes. Full-bodied, bolder than most Jerez Finos. Super savory, lots of umami. Long, salty finish. — 3 years ago

Byron Hewett

9.3

This is mostly Palomino. A delicious dry white from Sherry country. At En Arrels. — 4 years ago

Daniel Bloom

9.2

This is the. Bodegas Cortijo La Fuente.
A Fino from Mollina, heart of Andalusia.
Made from Pedro Ximinez, in solera for 5 years. Vineyard farmed since 19th C.
Limestone and sand.
You can sense the “ heavinesses “ of the Pedro Ximiniez on the nose, but it’s an almond fest, dry, w a touch of barrel and raisin to finish. Brandy like.
Not heavy on the palate.
Another discovery.
Thanks @enramistas — 4 years ago

Esther Garcia

9.8

Palomino grape. 10yrs. of solera aging.
Elegant, notes of maritime breeze. — 7 years ago