Alvear Solera 1927 Pedro Ximenez NV

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16^¾/20

Montilla-Moriles, SpainFew things change here, but the reliability of this iconic label makes it so attractive. The solera began in 1927, creating a tiny portion of the blend that is now closing in on 100 years. Pedro Ximenez grapes are harvested late and spread out on mats for one month to dry in the intense, southern Spain sun until they are raisins. When pressed, the must is exceptionally sweet but quickly muted with the addition of spirit. Dark maple syrup, treacle, roasted pecans, raisins, dried apricots, hoisin, coffee, walnut, orange, and toffee have a stream of acidity to keep it all fresh. It is complete in the mouth and sweet at 405 grams of residual sugar. Try with dried fruit, nuts and cheeses, or a pecan tart. This is the perfect wine to serve with ice cream at the end of a meal. The true definition of a classic at a giveaway price.Tasted: 14 May 2024Tasted by: Prices:

$33.99

375ml

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Producer: Bodegas AlvearDistributors: Pacific Wine & Spirits Inc.
Grape: Pedro XiménezCSPC: 614834UPC: 00766238809777

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Alvear Solera 1927 Pedro Ximenez NV

Montilla-Moriles, SpainThe solera started 1927, so a tiny portion of this special wine is now 90 years old. Pedro Ximenez grapes are harvested late, and spread out on mats for one month to dry in the southern Spain sun until they are raisins. When pressed, the must is exceptionally sweet and quickly muted with the addition of spirit. Dark maple syrup, treacle, roasted pecans mix with raisins, dried apricot, hoisin, coffee, walnut, orange, toffee flavours with a stream of acidity to keep it all fresh. Very full in the mouth and quite sweet at 405 grams of residual sugar. Try with dried fruit, nuts and cheeses or a pecan tart.Tasted: 13 February 2018Tasted by: Prices:

$33.99

375ml

BCL Stores, Everything Wine, Liquor Depot, Cask & Barrel

Producer: Bodegas AlvearDistributors: Pacific Wine & Spirits Inc.
Grape: Pedro XiménezCSPC: 614834UPC: 00766238809777

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Alvear Solera 1927 Pedro Ximenez NV

Montilla-Moriles, SpainLove love the unabashed tradition of this wine. Unapologetically and confidently a bit of a conundrum; exceptionally sweet, and overtly salty. Fish sauce and soy, with delicate floral tea leaves. Browned walnuts, hazelnut and nut oil, alongside burnished oranges and grassy earth. Baked figs, coffee and cloves linger far past a single sip. Potent, savoury and unforgettable. Try with vanilla bean ice cream and cracked black pepper. Fantastic value.Tasted: 05 September 2014Tasted by: Prices:

$33.99

375ml

BCL Stores, Everything Wine, Liquor Depot, Cask & Barrel

Producer: Bodegas AlvearDistributors: Pacific Wine & Spirits Inc.
Grape: Pedro XiménezCSPC: 614834UPC: 00766238809777

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17/20

Alvear Solera 1927 Pedro Ximenez NV

Montilla-Moriles, SpainThe grapes for this specialty have been dried for 1 week before fermentation. Big raisin, dried apricot, spicy, walnut, prune, coffee aromas. Rich, round, full, sweet palate with good acidity and an unctuous texture. Dried apricot, honey, prune, coffee, walnut, orange, toffee, buttery flavours. Long with good fruit and concentration. Try with dried fruit, nuts and cheeses or a pecan tart.Tasted: 08 November 2012Tasted by: Prices:

$33.99

375ml

BCL Stores, Everything Wine, Liquor Depot, Cask & Barrel

Producer: Bodegas AlvearDistributors: Pacific Wine & Spirits Inc.
Grape: Pedro XiménezCSPC: 614834UPC: 00766238809777

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