Valdespino

Viejo C.P. Macharnudo Vineyard Palo Cortado Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Palomino Fino

9.2104 ratings
9.355 pro ratings
Jerez, Andalucía, Spain
Palomino Fino
Top Notes For
Melissa M. Sutherland

Importer Winebow Wines

9.3

Amontillado was long my favorite Sherry style. Palo Cortado is where it's at for me these days. One of the best here and truly sings after a week. Polished off remains with salt roasted almonds, elixir of Zibibbo from Pantellaria and Fiore Sicano cheese.

Amontillado was long my favorite Sherry style. Palo Cortado is where it's at for me these days. One of the best here and truly sings after a week. Polished off remains with salt roasted almonds, elixir of Zibibbo from Pantellaria and Fiore Sicano cheese.

4 people found it helpfulJan 19th, 2015
Ellen Clifford

Elegant as all get out. I can’t get over Palo Cortado, even with its shady requirement to be called “Palo Cortado”—pretty sure some are no more accidental “failed Finos” than chocolate chip cookies were a ‘whoops I dropped chocolate in the dough’—but that matters not. Mixed nuts and lemon and amaretto don’t sound like things I’d want to consume all at once but they are elements of this wine I love all at once.

Elegant as all get out. I can’t get over Palo Cortado, even with its shady requirement to be called “Palo Cortado”—pretty sure some are no more accidental “failed Finos” than chocolate chip cookies were a ‘whoops I dropped chocolate in the dough’—but that matters not. Mixed nuts and lemon and amaretto don’t sound like things I’d want to consume all at once but they are elements of this wine I love all at once.

1 person found it helpfulApr 22nd, 2021
Felipe Ferreiro

Sommelier/Wine Director Restaurante Las Rias Bajas

9.4

Grupo de cata. En nariz un espectáculo, potente y complejo, frutos secos, notas florales, naranja y chocolate amargo. En boca potente, largo y emocionante!!!

Grupo de cata. En nariz un espectáculo, potente y complejo, frutos secos, notas florales, naranja y chocolate amargo. En boca potente, largo y emocionante!!!

Jul 25th, 2016
Angel Martinez

Brand ambassador GHMumm Spain, Wine reviewer www.theluxury.es"

9.7

Viejo CP, 30/40 años, primeras criaderas de Tio Diego, en nariz especias, en boca exquisito, tan complejo ... Redondo.

Viejo CP, 30/40 años, primeras criaderas de Tio Diego, en nariz especias, en boca exquisito, tan complejo ... Redondo.

May 27th, 2016
Martin Redmond

An outstanding Palo Cortado with a Well structured caramelized,smoky, nutty, iodine, and spiced orange wine character #enofylzwineblog #Sherry #palocortado

An outstanding Palo Cortado with a Well structured caramelized,smoky, nutty, iodine, and spiced orange wine character #enofylzwineblog #Sherry #palocortado

May 22nd, 2016
Jo Florradikal

nutts, flor, yeasty, salty caramel, delicious dry finish. pairing with everything

nutts, flor, yeasty, salty caramel, delicious dry finish. pairing with everything

May 18th, 2016
Ann Altman

Wine Manager Young's

9.3

Sultanas and marzipan on the nose, saline, high acid, marcona yummy deliciousness. Sherry FTW every time

Sultanas and marzipan on the nose, saline, high acid, marcona yummy deliciousness. Sherry FTW every time

Mar 15th, 2016
Peter Sultan

A higher tone & leaner palo cortado than Im used to.Still though has a youthful zesty energy & crazy cheap for this quality & type.

A higher tone & leaner palo cortado than Im used to.Still though has a youthful zesty energy & crazy cheap for this quality & type.

Dec 5th, 2015
Heidi McLain

Single vineyard Palo Cortado. Outstanding! #sherry #palocortado #valdespino #singlevineyard #delectableapp #mockingbirdhill

Oct 3rd, 2015
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.5

Off nose and palate. Not an elegant wine. Normally I love Palo Cortado but this is not interesting.

Off nose and palate. Not an elegant wine. Normally I love Palo Cortado but this is not interesting.

Sep 25th, 2015