Community Tasting Note

Bowmanifesto wrote:

Thursday, December 20, 2012 - Liquid raisins. If you love luscious, sweet, sun-dried raisins -- and I do! -- that's what Solera is. It looks like liquid raisins, with a viscous brown-purple body and massive legs that hug the glass. On the nose, notes of prunes, plums, caramels and candied apricots emerge. On the palate, I am immediately struck by mouth-feel before flavor. It is unctuous, coating the tongue like molasses. The tastes begin with sweet raisins, then rich figs, and savory dates, followed by maple syrup, dark chocolate and pecan pie. The finish lasts literally for minutes.

The first time I experienced this extraordinary dessert wine was at The Palace Hotel in Madrid. Under stained glass ceilings, as musical glissandos poured from a harp, the waiter poured a small glass of Solera as a complimentary finish to an outstanding Spanish meal. I exclaimed my pleasure at the first sip, he nodded, smiled, and spoke these two words. "Solamente Solera." Only Solera. It is still true.

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