Valdespino

Tio Diego Macharnudo Vineyard Amontillado Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Palomino Fino

9.063 ratings
9.027 pro ratings
Jerez, Andalucía, Spain
Palomino Fino
Top Notes For
Allison Lyzenga

Medium amber; pronounced intensity aromas of salted nuts, caramel, wild honey, glazed bread, pecans; fully developed; dry, medium acid, high alcohol, medium body, pronounced intensity flavors of salted almonds, toasted sugar, brine; long finish

Medium amber; pronounced intensity aromas of salted nuts, caramel, wild honey, glazed bread, pecans; fully developed; dry, medium acid, high alcohol, medium body, pronounced intensity flavors of salted almonds, toasted sugar, brine; long finish

Nov 10th, 2017
Collin-Peter Casey

Northern California Sales Manager Weygandt-Metzler Importing

9.2

Valdespino night at the compound. Yeah, they make a shit load of it, and it's far from natural, but man... Do you give a shit about whether the Tequila , scotch, or beer you're drinking is " natural?" I like to think of it outside of the realm of wine, as it's really not unlike drinking a brandy or something. It's a grape product. Not much else. And it's good.

Valdespino night at the compound. Yeah, they make a shit load of it, and it's far from natural, but man... Do you give a shit about whether the Tequila , scotch, or beer you're drinking is " natural?" I like to think of it outside of the realm of wine, as it's really not unlike drinking a brandy or something. It's a grape product. Not much else. And it's good.

3 people found it helpfulDec 5th, 2013
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.2

Lovely nose and palate and finish. Lovely Amontillado. Great balance and depth. Long finish. Terrific wine. Easy to drink. Easy to love. Bourbon barrel aroma.

Lovely nose and palate and finish. Lovely Amontillado. Great balance and depth. Long finish. Terrific wine. Easy to drink. Easy to love. Bourbon barrel aroma.

Sep 24th, 2015
Anya Spethmann

This is always favourite for an absolute perfect balance of concentration and complexity. Amazing, but a wine to drink and enjoy.

This is always favourite for an absolute perfect balance of concentration and complexity. Amazing, but a wine to drink and enjoy.

Apr 24th, 2015
Joshua Thomas

Wine Director/Sommelier Prospect Restaurant SF

8.7

This was complex on the nose but the palate lacked... I want more from a bottle of this pedigree.

This was complex on the nose but the palate lacked... I want more from a bottle of this pedigree.

Apr 7th, 2015
Helen Keplinger

Owner/Winemaker Keplinger Wines

9.1

Dried apple, crusted sea salt, anise liquor, cinnamon stick, dried leather

Dried apple, crusted sea salt, anise liquor, cinnamon stick, dried leather

Mar 21st, 2015
Felipe Ferreiro

Sommelier/Wine Director Restaurante Las Rias Bajas

9.0

Oro, frutos secos en nariz , notas metálicas, mucha potencia. En boca buena potencia y final especiado.

Oro, frutos secos en nariz , notas metálicas, mucha potencia. En boca buena potencia y final especiado.

Feb 18th, 2015
Scott Reiner

Burnt sugar.

Burnt sugar.

Jun 3rd, 2014
Peter Sultan

Valdespino-young, energetic style, dig big time & value

Valdespino-young, energetic style, dig big time & value

Apr 28th, 2014
Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.4

Clearly a selection of a selection and profoundly satisfying... So much depth without sacrificing refreshment!

Clearly a selection of a selection and profoundly satisfying... So much depth without sacrificing refreshment!

May 15th, 2013