Alvear
Pedro Ximenez de Añada
Montilla-Moriles, Andalucía, Spain
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of one week. The 2011 pours a deep, burnt sienna color with a near opaque core; high viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of dried dark fruits: sukkari dates, fig jam, Nutella, Gebrannte Mandeln (those German candied nuts that are so delicious). On the palate, the wine is sweet with medium- acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and almost cloying but thanks to the complexity and balance, it works. Like a boozy liquid, high quality Christmas fruitcake (if such a thing existed), this can only be appreciated in small portions otherwise you’ll be diabetic in no time. Well stored examples can be enjoyed now and over the next 100+ years (that’s probably a conservative estimate).
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of one week. The 2011 pours a deep, burnt sienna color with a near opaque core; high viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of dried dark fruits: sukkari dates, fig jam, Nutella, Gebrannte Mandeln (those German candied nuts that are so delicious). On the palate, the wine is sweet with medium- acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and almost cloying but thanks to the complexity and balance, it works. Like a boozy liquid, high quality Christmas fruitcake (if such a thing existed), this can only be appreciated in small portions otherwise you’ll be diabetic in no time. Well stored examples can be enjoyed now and over the next 100+ years (that’s probably a conservative estimate).
Jun 10th, 2024
See previous notes.
See previous notes.
Feb 7th, 2024Honey Nut Cheerios syrup.
Honey Nut Cheerios syrup.
Jul 5th, 2022
Lovely coffee, praline, honey and liquid date and prune in great balance with considerable sweetness. It is just a bit shy of the acidity needed to carry the weight of this sweetness but a lovely wine that glides on the palate
Lovely coffee, praline, honey and liquid date and prune in great balance with considerable sweetness. It is just a bit shy of the acidity needed to carry the weight of this sweetness but a lovely wine that glides on the palate
1 person found it helpfulNov 24th, 2019
The 2015 is something of an enigma which is why I love it. Wet straw/hay bale aromas with orange peel, stone fruit and a slight nutty component. But the palate heads straight for honey, marmalade and oily nut butter. Very complex and contrapuntal, still my personal favorite Alvear in the range.
The 2015 is something of an enigma which is why I love it. Wet straw/hay bale aromas with orange peel, stone fruit and a slight nutty component. But the palate heads straight for honey, marmalade and oily nut butter. Very complex and contrapuntal, still my personal favorite Alvear in the range.
1 person found it helpfulSep 6th, 2018Brownish red color with molasses, toffee, dark chocolate and subtle spice aromas. On the palate it's full bodied, viscous, and persistent with very good acidity that keeps it from being cloying and provides balance. It shows sweet flavors of molasses, honey-dipped figs, caramel, and cinnamon flavors. Long finish
Brownish red color with molasses, toffee, dark chocolate and subtle spice aromas. On the palate it's full bodied, viscous, and persistent with very good acidity that keeps it from being cloying and provides balance. It shows sweet flavors of molasses, honey-dipped figs, caramel, and cinnamon flavors. Long finish
1 person found it helpfulFeb 1st, 2015
Vintage 2011 - excellent balance, very harmoniously, wagonloads of apricot
Vintage 2011 - excellent balance, very harmoniously, wagonloads of apricot
Feb 7th, 2017
Gotta say M. Parker, I disagree. Will try it again tmrw but today lacking the verve to make it interesting.
Gotta say M. Parker, I disagree. Will try it again tmrw but today lacking the verve to make it interesting.
Nov 22nd, 2014
I thoroughly enjoyed this 100 pointer..but it didn't move me or reset my expectations for what PX can do..
I thoroughly enjoyed this 100 pointer..but it didn't move me or reset my expectations for what PX can do..
Nov 11th, 2014
One time that I unequivocally agree with Robert Parker's 100 point rating. Rich unctuous flavors of dried figs, prunes, raisins, honey, and pecan pie. Dessert in a glass.
One time that I unequivocally agree with Robert Parker's 100 point rating. Rich unctuous flavors of dried figs, prunes, raisins, honey, and pecan pie. Dessert in a glass.
Aug 31st, 2014