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Default Has anyone tasted these Spanish wines?

Mike Tommasi > wrote:

>>> Alvear Solera 1927 Pedro Ximenez, Montilla Moriles. [...]
>>> The 1/2 bottle is not cheap. [...]


>> A full bottle is EUR12.40 over he
>>
>> <www.rioja.at> --> Shop --> search "alvear", 2nd hit.
>>
>> This is what I consider one of the greatest bargains on this
>> planet. Exceptional wine, exceptional QPR.


> Yes, I tried this a couple of years ago, incredible how a
> wine that was made from grapes picked before the (previous)
> depression can sell for a pittance.


Caution: The label reads "Solera" which means you would find only
an infinitesimal fraction of the 1927 in the fractioned blend.
It's not vintage 1927.

M.