OK time for some fino, manzilla's big brother. Tio Pepe is the leading fino sherry in Spain, and indeed around the world. Fino is a good match to the spicier tapas dishes such as gabas al pil pil (Throw some medium size prawns in a cazuela with some slices of garlic, chili and plenty of olive oil. Heat it up until its all sizzling. Eat).
You've probably heard all about the shelf life of sherry, Tio Pepe doesn't have a bottling date on the back, so ask how old the stock is before you buy. If its older than a year forget it, less than 6 months is ideal.
Very pale in colour, almost clear. The nose has some great almond with lemon and the classic yeasty flor character. In the mouth its very smooth and exceptionally balanced, yet at the same time its fresh and crisp. The nutty flavours from the nose show themselves in full on the palate, there is also a surprising green apple character. The acid is great on this wine, freshening but not overly sharp. A great fino, just make sure you get fresh stock. 92 Pts.
Source: Retail Cost: $28 (750 ml) Closure: Cork Stopper
Web: www.tiopepe.co.uk
Hi I live in Sydney Australia could you please let me know where i can buy Tio Pepe Sherry
Thanks
Liz
Hi Liz, just about any Dan Murphys store has it.
Pardon my ignorance but which Tio Pepe sherry would be classed as a ‘cream’ sherry.
Hi Tony,
No problems. Tio Pepe is a Fino made by Gonzales Byass, they do two cream sherries: Solera 1847 and San Domingo Pale Cream.
hi dave & tony
there is also a third call Elegante cream also made by GB it is a 3 year old and retails for half the price of solera 1847
Ah yes, I forgot about that one. Thanks Marcelo.
Hi dave, Just want to know who the supplier is of Tio Pepe Fino Sherry. ie ILG, ALM, Combined Wines…
tio pepe is imported by broadway liquor distributors but is available in both ilg and alm
Thanks Marcelo…
Can you please advise who distributes the tio pepe sherry in Western Australia. Thanking you.
Hi Mary,
I’m not sure who distributes this in WA, but Broadway Liquor import it. You can find their details here: http://www.tintoyblanco.com.au/importers/
But Marcelo, who works for broadway, will more than likley leave a comment with the details sooner or later…
hi Mary
there is not distributor for tio pepe in w.a. at the moment but if you call us on 02 9660 3908 we could help you in getting some to you one way or another
Hi we live in wa 6111 code and my wife loves Tio Pepe sheery and find it very hard to find can you help please
hi Patrick you can find tio pepe in a place call re store in leederville 6007 code…not sure if it’s close to you…otherwise call us on 02 96603908 to try to ship it somehow…