Good Cali blend — 6 years ago
Mind Blowing! For a fino sherry, the depth and complexity of this wine is unrivaled. This is THE benchmark for all Finos. The previous reviews do a great job describing the taste. This is the only Fino that still follows traditional methods - aged under flor for 8 - 10 years in an oak Solera. Oh - and the palomino grapes all come from a single vineyard as well. Honestly, there is no better fino than this. Drink it with a plate of smoked ham and almonds or some strong tasting sushi. Enjoy! — 7 years ago
Tried the '90 recently, spoke of how amazing a producer of Californian Cabernet it is, but just needed a little more time, this '85 is well & truly on point, everything is in balance, there's fruit intensity yes, but the development/complexity/layers are really shining through, outstanding stuff. — 9 years ago
A little throw back Charleston Wine Festival circa 2014 with my bestie Brooke! — 11 years ago
Balanced, warm, fruity — 5 years ago
This yellow-gold wine rings the “old-style Cali” bell in all the right ways. A nose of apricots, mangoes and apples is helped along with the smell of buttered popcorn. Oak treats the palate as well, draping over the tropical fruit like a sunshade. The acidity is zesty, yet the mouthfeel tends toward creaminess due to the wine sitting on the lees for five months. The oak is a definite part of the wine, but the effect is softened enough so that it's a pleasure, not a pain. — 7 years ago
Go to Manz! Buy it by the case. — 10 years ago
Sweet, fruity, mild spices that sustain. Holds its own — 12 years ago
39.97 from new season. Balanced. Round. Worth the price. Would buy again — 7 years ago
Paired well with a lamb, eggplant purée, fava beans, piquolo pepper. Would also pair with a medium rare magret duck or other game. — 10 years ago
Always surprised by these wines. Incredible concentration and still lively. — 12 years ago
Chris O'Hara
Nose: almonds, walnuts, maple syrup, raisins
Taste: raisin, dark chocolate, coffee, fig, date — 2 years ago