Bodegas Toro Albala
Don PX Convento Selección Montilla-Moriles Pedro Ximénez
Montilla-Moriles, Andalucía, Spain
Wow. This stuff is crazy. So wild to think about what was going in the world when these PX grapes were drying out in the sun. So unctuous and thick, Christmas spice and burned rubber, balsamic glaze, chocolate syrup, prunes, butterscotch, somehow lively and even fresh. I don’t know from sherry but this was a real treat
Wow. This stuff is crazy. So wild to think about what was going in the world when these PX grapes were drying out in the sun. So unctuous and thick, Christmas spice and burned rubber, balsamic glaze, chocolate syrup, prunes, butterscotch, somehow lively and even fresh. I don’t know from sherry but this was a real treat
Dec 1st, 2024
@Benjamin Keator had his hosting at the CC tonight and it was absolutely incredible. What a night of gorgeous wines! All wines are guessed blind.
This dessert wine is about the same age as my Dad. When you can associate a wine/vintage personally, it really opens your eyes to how wine can hold. This is undoubtedly Pedro Ximenez, which I guessed. It reminds me of a non-vintage port with a balsamic mix to it. Tons of black licorice, old brown sugar, and the aforementioned balsamic vinaigrette note. Incredible for the age.
@Benjamin Keator had his hosting at the CC tonight and it was absolutely incredible. What a night of gorgeous wines! All wines are guessed blind.
This dessert wine is about the same age as my Dad. When you can associate a wine/vintage personally, it really opens your eyes to how wine can hold. This is undoubtedly Pedro Ximenez, which I guessed. It reminds me of a non-vintage port with a balsamic mix to it. Tons of black licorice, old brown sugar, and the aforementioned balsamic vinaigrette note. Incredible for the age.
Aromas of treacle, dried Dates, balsamic. The texture is like syrup. Length on palate is ridiculous. Exotic and decadent
Aromas of treacle, dried Dates, balsamic. The texture is like syrup. Length on palate is ridiculous. Exotic and decadent
Dec 18th, 2017Enjoyed my first sampling of the Grand Convento. And admittedly could have consumed the whole bottle myself in one sitting. Nuff said.
Enjoyed my first sampling of the Grand Convento. And admittedly could have consumed the whole bottle myself in one sitting. Nuff said.
Jun 24th, 2016
1929 Convento. More syrupy and sweet than 1934 or 1955. Still a smooth and rich and massive wine. Better finish than 1934 but less fresh.
1929 Convento. More syrupy and sweet than 1934 or 1955. Still a smooth and rich and massive wine. Better finish than 1934 but less fresh.
Apr 10th, 20151934 Convento series. L Opimio. Superb, balance. Fresher than 1946 and 1929 and more similar to the 1955. Smooth and showing good acidity and delicate smokiness. Beautiful. Great complex nose. Best of this tasting.
1934 Convento series. L Opimio. Superb, balance. Fresher than 1946 and 1929 and more similar to the 1955. Smooth and showing good acidity and delicate smokiness. Beautiful. Great complex nose. Best of this tasting.
Apr 10th, 2015
Intensity defined, balanced and endless.
Intensity defined, balanced and endless.
Jul 27th, 2014
Sales Northampton Wines
Marc Fosh Guest Chef Dinner: Night 1
Marc Fosh Guest Chef Dinner: Night 1
Dec 2nd, 2023
Unbelievably amazing. I was not expecting that. Can’t imagine it any better
Unbelievably amazing. I was not expecting that. Can’t imagine it any better
Feb 4th, 2020