Maestro Fino Sherry HALF BOTTLE
NV El Maestro Fino Sherry Jerez, Spain
San Francisco Wine Panel Score 96+ Points
At once sharp-edged, focused, intense and distinctive, this is a splendid Fino. The nose offers a sweet, savory bouquet of salted nuts, baklava, chamomile, dried golden mulberry, Persian raisin, cashew brittle, orange peel tea and dried rattan. On the palate it is lean yet tongue-coating and super intense, as saline and honey counterpoints interplay with flavors of Persian raisin, golden mulberry, chamomile, cashew, dried orange peel and subtle woody undercurrants. The finish is ultra-long and stony dry and the intense flavors of cashew brittle and candied yams at the end are memorable.