Fino Jarana Very Dry Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Palomino Fino

This fino sherry (100% Palomino grapes) has a mineral-driven nose with notes of dried apricots a bit of yeastiness and a bit of nuttiness. The palate is bone dry, loaded with minerality and showing stone fruit and citrus, but in muted fashion. It tastes rather like a vermouth. It’s the minerals that take center stage. The acidity is decent, but it won’t rip out your taste buds. The mouthfeel is round, while the finish is long and features a nutty display of - you guessed it - minerals.

Very savory and toasty; just like marcona almonds, classic

Years ago I was at a Valdespino tasting & the leader threw some shade at Lustau because their wine didn’t mostly come from proprietary land. I say this not because I don’t like Lustau but because it always lurks at the back of my mind, & wonder how that experience impacts my experience. This fino is broad & yeasty, which is to say not particularly distinctive. Still, a deal at 15/16$— In this case the Valdespino Fino wins hand down

Pale lemon with medium aromas of bread dough, nuts and citrus notes. On the palate this dry Sherry shows flavors of almonds, black currant leaf and lemon zest. Medium finish ending with biscuit character. Drink now no bottle aging benefit. Tasting Sample.

Dry and zippy.

Inmaculada

One of the better fino sherries I’ve had recently: aromas of struck match, lemon peel, ocean spray, herbs (dried sage), acetaldehyde (bruised apple, almonds), bread dough, toast. Muy seco. While some fino sherries come off as thin and harsh (from the alcohol), this one has just enough complexity, concentration and weight to it.

Great flor aromas. Very dry, high acidity and light body. Lemon pith, green olive, ocean salinity, blanched almonds. Good reminder to drink more Jerez!

Jo had this 8 years ago

Nathan had this 9 years ago