followed by notes of crème de cassis
Its robust tannins and long finish make it a great choice for hearty dishes and aged cheeses
Señorío de San Vicente Rioja 2018 has a promising nose of wood smoke
The Grand Cru "75-25" is aptly named
A little more approachable than the previous vintage
Bodega El Maestro Sierra, Pedro Ximénez Sherry, Nv Variant:DUTY PAID followed by notes of crèmePedro Ximnez is Sherry's most extreme expression and El Maestro Sierra's version is a textbook case of why the style is so compelling. Made in Jerez from sun dried PX grapes, this is almost absurdly concentrated: molasses, dried dates, espresso, bitter chocolate, and roasted figs layered through a wine so dense it pours like syrup. Yet the house's approach, with old soleras and a traditional bodega founded in the 19th century, pulls it back from