2005 Bodegas Toro Albala Don PX

Community Tasting Notes (4) Avg Score: 86.3 points

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  3/19/2018 - Blake Brown Likes this wine:

  2005 BODEGAS TORO ALBALA DON PX PEDRO XIMENEZ MONTILLA MORILES- 375 ml; 17% abv; from one of the oldest wine regions in Spain, this dark maple coloured sweetie was thick and sticky; I washed off my hands 3 times while pouring and drinking just a sip, then I had to do a mouthwash to free up my teeth that were stuck together; raisins, almond butter, caramel and butterscotch highlight the taste profile in this syrupy beast which is not a candidate for pancakes, but the next one is. See 2011 PEDRO XIMENEZ ALVEAR de ANADA MONTILLA-MORILES

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  5/17/2011 - Dandiophile wrote: 90 Points

  Nice deep burnt brown colour. The nose shows loads of raisin with toffee in support. The alcohol is a tiny bit out of balance on the nose, through to a mild heat on finish, which may be off-putting for some, but I don't think it overwhelms the experience. This is a bit over the top in its syrupy dense texture, but I find it to be a great nightcap/dessert on its own. Super-sweet, with a palate of nutty raisins, caramel & honey. Bold & rich! This could be tightened up with some more acidity, but I find it heady & full of flavour. I imagine this would be outstanding with a good pecan pie.

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  11/27/2010 - brythephotoguy wrote: 87 Points

  The color is dark amber/caramel, the consistency is thick.
  
  The nose has raisins, dates, dusty sherry notes and some heat. The palate is rich, the mouthfeel is not unlike maple syrup. There is a great deal of raisins, rich caramel and some alcohol on the back end and into the finish.
  
  This is good but not my style, more an acquired taste.

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  1/22/2010 - wpdavey wrote: 82 Points

  Very sweet. Raisins and honey can be overwhelming.

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