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Alvear's Solera Cream NV / 500 ml.

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RP9595 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 30th Jun 2005
The extraordinary non-vintage Solera Cream represents an Oloroso sweetened by the addition of ripe Pedro Ximenez. A medium amber color is followed by a nutty, liqueur-like liquid with tremendous unctuosity and freshness in addition to a long, moderately sweet finish. It is a great after-dinner drink to enjoy by itself.
RP9292 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 29th Nov 2015
Much sweeter is the NV Solera Cream, which offers a dense amber color, creamy caramelized fruits, honeysuckle and roasted nuts, is fleshy and succulent with considerable residual sugar hitting the palate. This cuvée was created for the British and it used to be a hugely successful product there. Drink now through 2021.
RP9191 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 28th Jun 2019
The NV Solera Cream is an old Oloroso mixed with sweet Pedro Ximénez and aged for a further three years. It’s bottled at 18% alcohol and has 119 grams of residual sugar, which means it’s quite sweet. It’s a serious and old sweet wine, with notes of caramelized nuts and nougat. It has a round palate with sweetness, but it doesn’t feel cloying. 2,600 half bottles were filled in March 2018, the first saca of 2018. The price is for a half bottle.
SP9090 pts. - Wine Spectator - Dec 15, 2003
Sweet, with bitter chocolate, raisin and caramel flavors on a medium-bodied frame, this has cut and a tangy finish, keeping it in check and long on the aftertaste. Well done. Pedro Ximenez. Drink now.
WE9090 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 5/1/2012
Toasty and sweet on the nose, however it’s not very complex. Feels juicy and refined, with raisin, fig and date flavors. Long on the finish and chocolaty tasting, with raisin and a lightness of being. Sweet within the style, but not unctuous or candied.
SP8989 pts. - Wine Spectator - Web only – 2014
Singed juniper and bitter espresso notes lead off, followed by a mix of date, ginger, green tea and toasted walnut accents. Stays bracing through the finish but flirts with sweetness. Drink now. 500 cases made.

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RP95 95 pts. / Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate (30th Jun 2005)

The extraordinary non-vintage Solera Cream represents an Oloroso sweetened by the addition of ripe Pedro Ximenez. A medium amber color is followed by a nutty, liqueur-like liquid with tremendous unctuosity and freshness in addition to a long, moderately sweet finish. It is a great after-dinner drink to enjoy by itself.

RP92 92 pts. / Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate (29th Nov 2015)

Much sweeter is the NV Solera Cream, which offers a dense amber color, creamy caramelized fruits, honeysuckle and roasted nuts, is fleshy and succulent with considerable residual sugar hitting the palate. This cuvée was created for the British and it used to be a hugely successful product there. Drink now through 2021.

RP91 91 pts. / Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate (28th Jun 2019)

The NV Solera Cream is an old Oloroso mixed with sweet Pedro Ximénez and aged for a further three years. It’s bottled at 18% alcohol and has 119 grams of residual sugar, which means it’s quite sweet. It’s a serious and old sweet wine, with notes of caramelized nuts and nougat. It has a round palate with sweetness, but it doesn’t feel cloying. 2,600 half bottles were filled in March 2018, the first saca of 2018. The price is for a half bottle.

SP90 90 pts. / Wine Spectator (Dec 15, 2003)

Sweet, with bitter chocolate, raisin and caramel flavors on a medium-bodied frame, this has cut and a tangy finish, keeping it in check and long on the aftertaste. Well done. Pedro Ximenez. Drink now.

WE90 90 pts. / Wine Enthusiast (5/1/2012)

Toasty and sweet on the nose, however it’s not very complex. Feels juicy and refined, with raisin, fig and date flavors. Long on the finish and chocolaty tasting, with raisin and a lightness of being. Sweet within the style, but not unctuous or candied.

SP89 89 pts. / Wine Spectator (Web only – 2014)

Singed juniper and bitter espresso notes lead off, followed by a mix of date, ginger, green tea and toasted walnut accents. Stays bracing through the finish but flirts with sweetness. Drink now. 500 cases made.

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SKU 82772
Product Type Wine
Alternate Name Alvear’s Solera Cream
Country Spain
Region Montilla-Moriles
Product Location - Location-Appellation Montilla-Moriles
Package Size 500 ml.
Wine/Spirit Brand Alvear
Bottles per Case 12
Spirit/Port Style Cream Sherry
Vintage NV
Can it Be Shipped Yes
Premier Pick No
Wine Type Fortified Wine
Dollar Sale (Y/N) No

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RP9898 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 29th Nov 2015
The NV Pedro Ximenez Solera 1927 is non-vintage, but does have some 1927 material in it. This is totally dark brown/amber with notes of figs, toffee, caramel syrup, molasses and coffee. It is dense, super sweet, intense, rich and an amazingly, unctuously textured, thick beverage to consume slowly and introspectively after a meal. Drink now through 2050, or even longer.
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RP9191 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 29th Jun 2005
Alvear produces a non-vintage Cream, which is essentially a sweeter style of Oloroso. Its dark amber color is accompanied by sweet, nutty, milkshake-like aromas, tremendous precision as well as intensity, and a marvelous finish.
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