White

Spain

An unfortified offering from one of Jerez’s oldest bodegas. Grapes are sourced from Valdespino’s historic Macharnudo Alto vineyards. Fermentation took place in used Sherry casks where the wine remained until the following July before being transferred to stainless steel for a final period of settling before bottling. SJE: Gloriously complex. The fine buttery notes on the nose, with Palomino’s subtle aromatics, lead on to a lively, lightweight, fresh crispness. There’s a real sense of place here, with a brisk saline tang and a long, resounding finish. MF: Expressive flor character with Marmite and iodine complexity and  a long and complex finish. BW: Lemons and almonds on the nose, clear Sherry character which reminds me of festival-time rebujitos in Jerez. An attractive oxidative character with a hint of tannin on the palate and creamy nutty notes. This speaks of place and variety, but in a reimagined way. A dry table wine in a Sherry style, capturing the essence of Andalucía.

Palomino

Valdespino, Macharnudo Alto, Palomino Cask Fermented, Andalucia, Spain, 2018

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An unfortified offering from one of Jerez’s oldest bodegas. Grapes are sourced from Valdespino’s historic Macharnudo Alto vineya

Valdespino, Macharnudo Alto, Palomino Cask Fermented, 2018

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