Quite deep old blacky browny amber with reddy/coppery tints, fading through amber to yellow rim, legs.
Nose
Assertive, full and quite sweet mainly Oloroso and PX but a hint of grapey Moscatel, hints of toffee, molasses and the slightest trace of orange and a slight savoury note, complex and refined.
Palate
Sweet, but not excessively so, the most obvious thing is flavour and depth, not too grippy, deep raisin and fig notes along with Oloroso, long and very clean finish, no cloying. Well put together.
Comments
This wine was originally blended for the ladies of the house, and no wonder they liked it. It is a touch less sweet than a cream, and less sweetness tends to mean more flavour. The wine is around 10-12 years old, and contains Oloroso, PX, Moscatel and a touch of Amontillado.
Price
10.00 Euros from the Bodega. Available UK from Borough Wines, London - and hopefully soon at Drinkmonger in Edinburgh.
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