Bodegas Hidalgo
Wellington 20 Years VOS Palo Cortado Sanlúcar de Barrameda Palomino Fino
Da bomb, for sherry lovers: Palo Cortado versión. A shape shifter on the palate & ringing on the higher registers, this Hidalgo checks all the boxes for me, which includes a lightness & freshness heaven made for most food. Burnt pine cone & toffee bits, a subtle mushroom thing (oyster?), & a rather trim beef bouillon broth lurking on the back end. That may all be bs but it’s a wine that inspires…..
Da bomb, for sherry lovers: Palo Cortado versión. A shape shifter on the palate & ringing on the higher registers, this Hidalgo checks all the boxes for me, which includes a lightness & freshness heaven made for most food. Burnt pine cone & toffee bits, a subtle mushroom thing (oyster?), & a rather trim beef bouillon broth lurking on the back end. That may all be bs but it’s a wine that inspires…..
Feb 1st, 2022Aged 20 years but the solera must be much more than that. Very fresh style of Palo cortado. Has wonderful snap & acidity.
Aged 20 years but the solera must be much more than that. Very fresh style of Palo cortado. Has wonderful snap & acidity.
May 25th, 2020Rich, dried fruit. Lovely hidden fridge gem
Rich, dried fruit. Lovely hidden fridge gem
Oct 17th, 2017This is a "wow" Sherry. A fantastic juxtaposition of delicacy and energy. The acidity is the unifying element that brings together the briny, nutty & fruity elements which permeate the nose and palate alike. The body is ethereal & as it breathes the richness of the hazelnut & apricot notes pick up, again creating a captivating tension for a the senses. There is a mystery to this as it shows an unrelenting smoky/caramel note on the back of the palate which lingers beautifully on the finish. This is a fully realized, authentic wine of composure. Get ahold of some.
This is a "wow" Sherry. A fantastic juxtaposition of delicacy and energy. The acidity is the unifying element that brings together the briny, nutty & fruity elements which permeate the nose and palate alike. The body is ethereal & as it breathes the richness of the hazelnut & apricot notes pick up, again creating a captivating tension for a the senses. There is a mystery to this as it shows an unrelenting smoky/caramel note on the back of the palate which lingers beautifully on the finish. This is a fully realized, authentic wine of composure. Get ahold of some.
1 person found it helpfulOct 7th, 2016Nuts figs, dates and yeast, old cellar, and ozone dry with just a host of flavored from hazelnut and more!!
Nuts figs, dates and yeast, old cellar, and ozone dry with just a host of flavored from hazelnut and more!!
Feb 26th, 2017Wellington, 40 años (aunque marca 20), VORS , san lucar, muy fresco. Mola.
Wellington, 40 años (aunque marca 20), VORS , san lucar, muy fresco. Mola.
May 16th, 2016Not my favourite Palo Cortado, very rich, but still lots of dried fruit complexity.
Not my favourite Palo Cortado, very rich, but still lots of dried fruit complexity.
Jan 3rd, 2016Warm spices, nuts, dried figs, raisons, caramel, fatter texture than amontillado. 17.5ABV.
Warm spices, nuts, dried figs, raisons, caramel, fatter texture than amontillado. 17.5ABV.
Mar 13th, 2015