NV Gonzalez-Byass Palomino Fino Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Tío Pepe (Muy Seco-Extra Dry)
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Halfeel Does not like this wine:
78 Points
Saturday, April 30, 2022 - Little Sherry flavor or body - no nuttiness. Barely useful for cooking.
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Comment posted by synec:
7/16/2022 8:05:00 PM - It's a fino; it's not supposed to taste nutty.
Comment posted by Halfeel:
7/16/2022 8:46:00 PM - OK, you may be correct with that observation. If so, then I don't really like Fino Sherries, because I would like at least a hint of nuttiness even in a lighter bodied sherry. This Tio Pepe tastes closer to brackish water (saline) than it does to Sherry. I think I would be better off purchasing a Manzanilla Pasada next time I am looking to acquire a Sherry.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manzanilla_(wine)#Special_types_of_Manzanilla