NV & 1986 Alvear, G.D. Vajra & Graham's Vintage Port Tasting Lot

“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. (RP)” (11/2015)

“The NV Pedro Ximénez Solera 1927 (L1 190) is deep amber-hued and delivers a powerful nose of ripe plums, caramelized figs, toffee, espresso roast, and white chocolate that opens up beautifully with time in the glass. This carries to a powerful, decadent monster of a dessert wine that has balancing acidity, terrific overall balance, and a finish that won't quit. It's a standalone (maybe with a cigar) dessert wine that will probably live forever.” (07/2024)

“One of the world's best PX wines is Solera 1927, the pride of Alvear. Whatever solera stocks went into this bottling were well selected. Aromas of maple and fine wood turn to fig and caramel. Saturation and weight on the palate are expected, but this has some (though not a lot) acidic cut. Deep flavors of fig and Nutella finish with nuttiness and warmth *Top 100 Wines of 2017, Editors' Choice* (MS)” (09/2017)

“The NV Solera 1927 is a sun-dried Pedro Ximénez wine sourced from Sierra de Montilla. Aged for 20 years in a very old solera, this mahogany-colored wine offers aromas of caramel, saffron and tar, along with licorice and herbal notes. Very sweet and concentrated, the palate reveals a wild herb core with a balanced and potent mouthfeel. Despite its sweetness, it maintains balance with a warm, rich heart—a unique sip from Montilla. (JH)” (09/2024)

“A pretty mind-blowing sweet wine with so much density and sweetness, offering syrup, toffee, burnt-sugar and chocolate flavors, as well as espresso coffee and toffee pudding. It’s full and very, very sweet. Caramel at the end. From a solera established in 1927.” (01/2020)

“Lovely colour - this wine still has plenty of life left in it despite bottling in a smaller format. Sweet fruit, with floral notes, and a darker, tarry, background nuance on the nose. No disappointment on the palate which offers plentiful fruit, good tannins and a well integrated slug of alcohol bound together in a smooth and creamy texture. Straight down the line, sweet, rounded almost creamy Port. 17.5/20 points” (11/2003)

“Very well structured, showing attractive, balanced, firm tannins and pleasant fruit flavors. Deep ruby, ripe blackberry aromas, full-bodied, with medium tannins and excellent sweet berry flavors. (JS)” (02/1999)