From Imbibe
3.5 Stars (out of 5)
El Maestro Sierra Fino
Aroma: Candy apple sweet and nutty with notes of hazelnuts and walnuts; lightly floral.
Flavor: Sweet fruit upfront quickly shift to more savory notes of almonds and green olives.
Finish: Long with bitter almonds and cream.
Overall: This one's rich body and mouthfeel makes it a good match for salty meats and aged cheeses.
- Tracy Howard (Imbibe, Sept/Oct 2010, pg 24)
From The Wine Advocate
92 points
N.V. Bodegas El Maestro Sierra Pedro Ximénez
Bodegas El Maestro Sierra
Jerez
Another step up is the non-vintage Pedro Ximénez from a 15-year-old solera. It is brown amber in color with aromas of orange peel and English toffee. It is thick and rich on the palate and very long. –J.M. (#169, 2-28-07)
95 points
N.V. Bodegas El Maestro Sierra Pedro Ximénez Extra Viejo
Bodegas El Maestro Sierra
Jerez
$80.00
The non-vintage Pedro Ximénez Extra Viejo is motor oil thick and opaque brown in color. From a solera at least 50 years old, it comes across as nearly over the top with its layers of figs, toffee, and marmalade. A little of this goes a very long way. –J.M. (#169, 2-28-07)
90 points
N.V. Bodegas El Maestro Sierra Amoroso
Bodegas El Maestro Sierra
Jerez
Among the sweet sherries from El Maestro Sierra, the non-vintage Amoroso is medium amber in color and acquires its sweetness from the addition of a small amount of Pedro Ximénez to the Palomino base. It would match well with a fruit tart or creme brulee. –J.M. (#169, 2-28-07)
90 points
N.V. Bodegas El Maestro Sierra Fino
Bodegas El Maestro Sierra
Jerez
$14.00
The non-vintage Fino offers up aromas and flavors of sea salt and roasted nuts. It is excellent as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to sushi. –J.M. (#169, 2-28-07)
91 points
N.V. Bodegas El Maestro Sierra Oloroso
Bodegas El Maestro Sierra
Jerez
$16.00
The non-vintage Oloroso is darker in color than the Fino and adds elements of smoke and butterscotch to its off-dry character. –J.M. (#169, 2-28-07)
92 points
N.V. Bodegas El Maestro Sierra Vinos Viejos Amontillado 1830 VORS
Bodegas El Maestro Sierra
Jerez
$80.00
Next in sweetness is the light amber colored non-vintage (Vinos Viejos) Amontillado 1830 VORS, which has been aged at least 50 years in the solera system. It is racy and intense and would work well with lobster bisque. –J.M. (#169, 2-28-07)
93 points
N.V. Bodegas El Maestro Sierra Vinos Viejos Oloroso 1 / 14 VORS
Bodegas El Maestro Sierra
Jerez
$80.00
The (Vinos Viejos) Oloroso 1/14 VORS is medium amber and spicier than its predecessor, with just noticeable sweetness, complex flavors (toffee and caramel come to mind) and outstanding length. –J.M. (#169, 2-28-07)
95 points
N.V. Bodegas El Maestro Sierra Vinos Viejos Oloroso Extra Viejo 1 / 7 VORS
Bodegas El Maestro Sierra
Jerez
$160.00
Taking it to an even higher level is the non-vintage (Vinos Viejos) Oloroso Extra Viejo with its smoked nuts and butterscotch personality. This can be enjoyed in the same manner as a vintage Darroze Armagnac or great cognac because it is still essentially dry and just loaded with character. –J.M. (#169, 2-28-07)
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