Slightest trace of amber creeping in to the deep strawy gold, legs.
Nose
Definitely turning towards Amontillado, fewer Flor influences, though still some bitterness and salinity. Now there are hints of sweet hazelnut, toast, traces of turron yema tostada (a delicious ground almond egg and sugar bar covered with egg yolk and toasted lightly), perfectly controlled oxidation.
Palate
Still light and Fino feeling, tangy with traces of autolysis, still quite bitter, but hints of toasted hazelnuts and honey. A drier finish, and very long and with intricate complexities.
Comments
This wine comes from the 1st criadera of the same solera as the Una Palma and Dos Palmas. It is now 10 years old, and most butts have lost the Flor, but this selection was made from those which still retained a very thin layer. It was bottled "en rama" on 24th October 2011 for release in November.
Price
About £39.00 (50cl)
Just cracked my bottle of this, much more amontillado character than the Uno or Dos Palmas, but still with that fino character. A real treat!
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