30 years old Amontillado | This is a treat, top notch Jerez. See description of @Josh Morgenthau, I fully endorse. — 4 months ago
Mariano’s Garcias crown jewel, he was the front man at Vega Sicilia for three decades. He then founded Aalto with the vision of creating the highest quality RdD which you didn’t have to wait fifteen years to enjoy. Many think he’s done it! I pretty much agree. — 7 months ago
Earthy, some spiciness, and well-balanced. — 4 years ago
Surprised. Great wine. Had to open up to express itself. — a month ago
One of my all time favourites.
Last one of 2021 left in the collection. Fell in love with this wine in 2022 during a dinner at La Colombe. Great characterful wine from the west coast. You can taste it’s origin in the briny/kelp like taste with a bit of stone fruit, chamomille/jasmine and a touch of fennel/anise. Always a bit lower on the alcoho and acidityl, which makes it a great early drinker. Can’t wait to try the 2024 with 99 points. — 8 months ago
Next level. Best of both worlds. Fruit and acid then nuts and complexity. — 10 months ago
McCarthy & Schiering, $11
Bursting with tropical flavors, lots of pineapple and guava, almost reminds me of POG juice. Balanced with a crisp acidity and very easy to drink. Amazing for the price, I immediately went back and grabbed 2 more bottles — 3 years ago
Chalk, nutty, earthy, just a delight — 2 months ago
So drinkable but has some depth and keeps you interested. Lemon peel, cantaloupe. Winner — 4 months ago
Nice and dry. Lots of ox. Nutty, light caramel. — 7 months ago
Worth all the accolades it receives. Dry, long, complex. — 10 months ago
Nose: almonds, walnuts, maple syrup, raisins
Taste: raisin, dark chocolate, coffee, fig, date — 3 years ago
Daniel Bloom
Upon opening and initial pour, this is severe in its dryness and austerity. Brings to mind ( well, my warped mind), very pale tanned blonde leather upholstery,Saddle leather.,Baguettes. With the sea and salt marsh hanging back. Let it sit and air for a bit while I prepared chicken breasts salmoriglio with lots of lemon, come back and it sings with matching acidity and on the finish, an interesting broad dried orange peel that is perfectly there.
A weirdo let’s make Manzanilla with no fortification by Navazos and Niepoort. Rewards aging. Definitely a “table wine” for Sherry freaks. I count myself one.
With Randy
Thanks @winesolutions — 19 hours ago