A text book Amontillado of great maturity. Naturally dry and soft, its palate gives a hint of wood and smoky raisins. A powerful and distinctive nutty bouquet. A better Amontillado would be difficult to find.

Tasting notes

Amber in colour with a nutty aroma on the nose. Light, soft and round on the palate, with a long aftertaste.

Rating

Wine Spectator 90 points (Feb 29 2012) A more flattering style, with an off-dry edge to the walnut paste, hazelnut, date and clove-studded orange notes, which show nice focus and zip on the finish. Drink now. 2,000 cases imported. –JM Rated #82 in Wine Spectator’s 2012 Top 100

Food pairing

Goes well with cured cheese, consomme, mushrooms, artichokes and green asparagus.