tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post905485778825287369..comments2024-03-28T02:58:07.596-07:00Comments on Benito's Wine Reviews: Alvear Solera 1927 Pedero XiménezBenitohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-30059359749152677662010-02-06T15:04:37.620-08:002010-02-06T15:04:37.620-08:00Ed,
Anxious to hear what you think about it. It&...Ed,<br /><br />Anxious to hear what you think about it. It's a fun one to share around the table after dinner, and like I said, great for the Port lover.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />BenitoBenitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-50338760947035457352010-02-06T12:12:58.654-08:002010-02-06T12:12:58.654-08:00Benito,
Great review. I happen to have just boug...Benito,<br /><br />Great review. I happen to have just bought this exact sherry just a few weeks ago. While I have been a port lover for many, many moons, sherry is something I had not tried before.<br /><br />Alvear is good and I also have a bottle of Harvey's Bristol Cream that I have yet to open and experience to. I'll let you know how it goes.Ed Thrallshttp://www.winetonite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-18070736547015866562010-02-02T11:41:37.682-08:002010-02-02T11:41:37.682-08:00Thanks, Michelle! I think you'll enjoy both G...Thanks, Michelle! I think you'll enjoy both Grace and the Sherry.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />BenitoBenitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-2577811425348223402010-02-02T10:28:14.041-08:002010-02-02T10:28:14.041-08:00Benito,
I will give sherry a shot and I still hav...Benito, <br />I will give sherry a shot and I still haven't been to Grace, so I have to give them a shot as well. Happy Anniversary by the way!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441587761200812711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-78722414994402674622010-02-01T09:44:28.466-08:002010-02-01T09:44:28.466-08:00Sam,
I think you might just have to wait until ev...Sam,<br /><br />I think you might just have to wait until everyone has had a few glasses of wine, then just pour a dash of Sherry in each glass and say, "Here, try this" without telling them what it is. <br /><br />Let's also note that turtle soup is worthless without a little Sherry in it. That's another good way to introduce people to Sherry... assuming they're not weirded out by eating turtle. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />BenitoBenitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-30632119434664166132010-02-01T08:29:20.635-08:002010-02-01T08:29:20.635-08:00Benito,
Like you it took me years before I reall...Benito,<br /> Like you it took me years before I really dug Sherry. Matter of fact it was not until I was sent to Jerez to learn about them, that I developed a taste for them. Now I just cannot do the PX stuff, just not for my palate but I adore the rest and think fino is brilliant with seafood and cured meat....my husband on the other hand, thinks it is all vile. I think you nailed it when you mentioed that it has to grow on you a bit, sadly some people cannot get past the first sip.Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-59027788247975166692010-02-01T06:40:56.070-08:002010-02-01T06:40:56.070-08:00Joe,
You don't see Sherry at tastings often, ...Joe,<br /><br />You don't see Sherry at tastings often, and it's also difficult to find a Sherry enthusiast working retail:<br /><br />"I'm looking for a good Sherry..."<br /><br />"Well, the cherry liqueurs are over there next to the brandies."<br /><br />Of course, I'm not an expert on the subject, and as much as I like it I can't imagine drinking enough of it on a regular basis to develop strong preferences for one style or brand over another. But I love this one, and it's a good segue from Port.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />BenitoBenitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-90315107343569151462010-01-31T21:22:14.827-08:002010-01-31T21:22:14.827-08:00I think it's a shame that good Sherry is hard ...I think it's a shame that good Sherry is hard to find. I managed to try some Dry Fino maybe 8 months back ('cause I'd never had it before). After getting past the initial shock of significant aromas of flor (not "floor"), I found great smells of almonds and caramel apples. I was hooked. Still haven't had PX, but I'm a fool for Port and Madeira, so I imagine this would be in my wheelhouse...Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11188665746443591632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-50292292149357514772010-01-31T18:57:21.656-08:002010-01-31T18:57:21.656-08:00Thomas,
There's a lot to love about the wine....Thomas,<br /><br />There's a lot to love about the wine. The price, it's just a half bottle, and you don't have to be a Sherry expert to enjoy it. In fact, I'd say keep a few bottles around the house next winter for last minute Christmas gifts. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />BenitoBenitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-73768006648780598052010-01-31T18:48:24.521-08:002010-01-31T18:48:24.521-08:00Hey Ben! This PX sounds great! I wish I had a few ...Hey Ben! This PX sounds great! I wish I had a few bottles of this stuff hanging around my house. I always get the craving for deliciously sweet wine! Cheers and keep up the love!Thomas @ The Blog Wine Cellarhttp://www.blogwinecellar.comnoreply@blogger.com