Hidalgo Napoleon Amontillado VORS 30 Year Old 500ml
94 POINTS: Decanter World Wine Awards 18/20 POINTS: JancisRobinson.com
Historic bodega founded in 1792. Palomino Fino grapes come from their own vineyards in the Balbaína and Miraflores pagos. Spontaneous fermentation is carried out with a later alcoholic strength increase to 15% abv. The wine was originally made for the private consumption of the family, nowadays there is a limited production available. Matured in American oak casks with an average age of 50 years.
"Tasted blind. Very pungent and full of complex flavour such as earth and truffle, it has maximum concentration and body but it still has finesse. Full of flavours on the palate showing a long list of descriptors like sweet fruit, smoke, black tea and toast. Penetrating stuff." – JancisRobinson.com
I enjoyed the wine in so far as it is well rounded - the taste of black fruit evident - not sure about the liquorice though. All in all for the price a pleasant easy drinking wine.
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Doppio Passo Primitivo Puglia 2023 Paul
Doppio Passo Primitivo 2023
Super ripe very smooth dry red, with just a hint of Cherries in that Italian style and You are able to drink this wine with or without food, Very good value at $20.
We've been fans of their Syrah and Chardonnay for some time and this is another go-to product we'll add to the list.
Light in colour, but plenty of depth and flavour and pleasingly dry.
Highly recommended.