Montilla-Moriles

Alvear Solera 1927 PX

Its a strange thing this website/Internet caper.  I spent a bit of time getting rid of a lot of the comment spamers and blog searcher last month but the statistics for this month have still gone up, around 6000 people have had a look at the site so far this month.  It should have gone down if anything, plus I've been slack on posting too!

Anyway this is the older brother of the PX I tasted last month, older material different packaging and a very different wine.  Its rare for me to feel like I could finish a bottle of PX, this was gone in no time.  No need for food, but I had it with some stinky blue cheese from Italy.  I've got another couple of PXes to write up later in the month. 

Like dark honey or molasses in colour, the nose on this is arresting.  Its like sniffing a big bag of sultanas and raisins, with a but of caramelised sugar, orange peel and the odd almond sprinkled over the top.  Its very fluid in the mouth, not heavy and overly sweet.  The flavours is full on PX with refinement and balance.   The palate reflects the noses and the finish goes on for ever.  If you are looking for a very well priced PX to see what its all about this is your wine. 94 Pts.

Source:  Toro/Woods Wines Price: Around $40 (375Ml) Closure: Conventional Cork

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