Emilio Lustau

East India Solera Sherry Palomino Fino Pedro Ximénez

9.1174 ratings
9.244 pro ratings
Jerez, Andalucía, Spain
Palomino Fino and Pedro Ximénez
Top Notes For
Randy Fuller

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.

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.

Feb 9th, 2024
Ellen Clifford

Sheer fun if you aren’t up for full-on PX. Ice is okay. You do you in this (soon to be) post-pandemic world.

Sheer fun if you aren’t up for full-on PX. Ice is okay. You do you in this (soon to be) post-pandemic world.

Apr 29th, 2021
Andrew Schirmer

Tastes exactly of what it is--80% Oloroso and 20% Pedro Ximenez. Great maderized notes, caramel, acid, balanced. Ideal for when you're craving a PX but would prefer to avoid the diabetes.

Tastes exactly of what it is--80% Oloroso and 20% Pedro Ximenez. Great maderized notes, caramel, acid, balanced. Ideal for when you're craving a PX but would prefer to avoid the diabetes.

2 people found it helpfulJan 6th, 2017
Jonathan Bensick

Dia de San Valentin wine # 3. East India Sherry with chocolate & dulce de leche cake. Excellent pairing, seems like a helluva bargain for 15 years aging.

Dia de San Valentin wine # 3. East India Sherry with chocolate & dulce de leche cake. Excellent pairing, seems like a helluva bargain for 15 years aging.

2 people found it helpfulFeb 15th, 2016
Meg Herring

I want this with pecan pie 🥧

I want this with pecan pie 🥧

1 person found it helpfulDec 5th, 2019
Matt Sterr

15 years age minimum. 1,000 (approx) bottles released per year from this solera. Motor oil color, perfect for dessert.

15 years age minimum. 1,000 (approx) bottles released per year from this solera. Motor oil color, perfect for dessert.

1 person found it helpfulJun 13th, 2019
Hungry Carly

Pucker up! 💋

Pucker up! 💋

1 person found it helpfulMar 17th, 2016
Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

9.1

Impeccable balance between aged Palomino and PX. Aged 15 years is solera for complexity.

Impeccable balance between aged Palomino and PX. Aged 15 years is solera for complexity.

1 person found it helpfulMar 7th, 2015
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.2

A bit of Pedro ximenez 85 palomino the only one that is aged longer after they are mixed

A bit of Pedro ximenez 85 palomino the only one that is aged longer after they are mixed

1 person found it helpfulJan 24th, 2014
Lee Pitofsky

Roasted nuts, toffee, fig

Roasted nuts, toffee, fig

Feb 11th, 2017