Fabulously creamy and fine, not as deep as some of the main three Tradicion wines, probably due to not being as old, but this is very good and very drinkable, almost refreshing.
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Jerez 1: Bodegas Emilio Hidalgo and Tradición (Jerez de la Frontera, Spain): This, unlike the other "Muy Viejo" offerings from Tradición, is only a VOS or 20-year Sherry. Deep black color, thick. Nose of dry fig, licorice and raisins. On the palate it is silky smooth and very full bodied, with notes of honey, spice, fig pudding and plum cake. Wonderful PX but could stand a touch more acidity to balance the huge sweetness.
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Suckling Pin Dinner at St. John (London, UK): Black in color. Huge wine like most PX, but also like most there's little depth to make things interesting. Full bodied and nutty with a very long finish of burnt caramel. 50+11+11+7+7 = 86
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P.I.G. Tasting 2006 (Northcote Manor): This is classified as a VOS with at least 20 years of age and originates in Sandeman soleras from the 19th century and Harvey's soleras. Naturally, as ever with PX, this looks like thick heavy engine oil, though it doesn't have the greenish tinge that some have. Liquid raisins, of course, but also some roasted coffee notes. This is a really excellent example of a PX: very balanced and nowhere near as sticky, sickly cloying as some examples can be.
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A 20+ year old PX from Harveys and Sandeman soleras from the 19th century. On the nose, there’s nutty, raisiny Dundee cake. Beautiful balance on the palate. Very thick, and viscous; and utterly luscious. It has a very curious cleansing quality. Excellent.
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1/10/2015 - ajfret01 Likes this wine:
Drank over several months. Rich luscious carmel and coffee. Nice alternative to after dinner coffee.
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11/10/2013 - yofog wrote: 94 Points
Fabulously creamy and fine, not as deep as some of the main three Tradicion wines, probably due to not being as old, but this is very good and very drinkable, almost refreshing.
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5/10/2009 - roffie1 wrote: 92 Points
More than fantastic. PX is the ultimate for vanilla ice cream
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6/20/2007 - dougsmith wrote: 92 Points
Jerez 1: Bodegas Emilio Hidalgo and Tradición (Jerez de la Frontera, Spain): This, unlike the other "Muy Viejo" offerings from Tradición, is only a VOS or 20-year Sherry. Deep black color, thick. Nose of dry fig, licorice and raisins. On the palate it is silky smooth and very full bodied, with notes of honey, spice, fig pudding and plum cake. Wonderful PX but could stand a touch more acidity to balance the huge sweetness.
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10/10/2006 - Russell Faulkner wrote:
St John Offline (St John, London): Dirty chocolate, malt and treacle. A but more acidity please. Not Rated but very good.
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10/6/2006 - JeffGMorris wrote: 86 Points
Suckling Pin Dinner at St. John (London, UK): Black in color. Huge wine like most PX, but also like most there's little depth to make things interesting. Full bodied and nutty with a very long finish of burnt caramel. 50+11+11+7+7 = 86
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9/25/2006 - andrewstevenson.com wrote: 94 Points
P.I.G. Tasting 2006 (Northcote Manor): This is classified as a VOS with at least 20 years of age and originates in Sandeman soleras from the 19th century and Harvey's soleras. Naturally, as ever with PX, this looks like thick heavy engine oil, though it doesn't have the greenish tinge that some have. Liquid raisins, of course, but also some roasted coffee notes. This is a really excellent example of a PX: very balanced and nowhere near as sticky, sickly cloying as some examples can be.
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2/27/2006 - andrewstevenson.com wrote: 94 Points
A 20+ year old PX from Harveys and Sandeman soleras from the 19th century. On the nose, there’s nutty, raisiny Dundee cake. Beautiful balance on the palate. Very thick, and viscous; and utterly luscious. It has a very curious cleansing quality. Excellent.
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