Spain
744. Harvey’s, Pedro Ximénez Sherry VORS, NV (2013)
I was perhaps expecting a little more from this wine, though still a good, pretty complex example of an old PX. Deep brown with …
738. Bodegas Riojanas, Monte Real Rioja Gran Reserva, 2001
The final bottle of this, and it showed much better. A classic, old-school Rioja at maturity. Medium garnet with a broad, brick tinged rim. …
733. Bodegas Roda, Roda I Rioja Reserva, 2004
I thought I’d grabbed the 1992 to bring to Booker, as an interesting wine – being their first vintage, albeit an inauspicious one – …
731. Bodegas Tradición, Fortnum & Mason Oloroso Sherry VORS, NV (2013)
Another very good Sherry from Bodegas Tradición, that got better on days 2 and 3 – greater complexity and power. Curious mid-amber, with a …
718. Hidalgo-La Gitana, Faraon Oloroso Sherry VORS, NV (2013)
Slightly out-of-order this one (should really be after the Clos des Goisses), but just filling an accidental gap! Having enjoyed the Hidalgo Wellington VORS …
713. CVNE, Viña Real Rioja Gran Reserva, 1973
Bought for Andy’s 40th in April. Starting to fade, but once great. Still nice though. Pale garnet with a broad, brick / caramel rim. …
711. Lustau, Oloroso Sherry Pata de Gallina Almacenista Juan García Jarana, NV (2013)
A classically-styled, and good quality Oloroso. Deep amber, with a broad, caramel rim. Medium+ intensity nose, led by walnut marzipan, then caramel, Demerara sugar …
706. Viña Ijalba, Dionisio Ruiz Ijalba Maturana Tinta Rioja, 2010
Another rare varietal Rioja from Ijalba, and apparently there’s only a couple of Ha of this red variety left. Overall, I think Ijalba need …
704. Lustau, Palo Cortado Sherry Almacenista Vides, NV (2012)
Medium-deep amber, with some olive in the broad, watery rim. Medium+ intensity nose of cinnamon, sweet caramel hints and gentle oak spice. Hint of …
703. Emilio Lustau, Oloroso Sherry VORS, NV (2012)
The bit of my WineBear order that actually arrived on reasonably on time (the 6 bottles of Clos des Goisses was due 6 months …