Dulce Nombre 1986 Palomino / Gonzalez Byass
Red 14% ABV ABV Gonzalez Byass
24 March 2026
Interesting but not sure I'd rebuy
The wine shop guy talked me into this and it's definitely complex — lots going on, dried fruit, a bit of spice, and the finish goes on forever. But at nearly £80 I was expecting to be completely blown away and I was more like... respectfully impressed? Good wine, just not sure it's MY kind of wine.
14 March 2026
Genuinely one of the best older wines I've tried
Picked this up after seeing it recommended online and wow. It smells incredible straight away — confident and rich without being heavy. The balance is just spot on and the finish lingers in the best way. If you can stretch to the price tag it's a real treat.
21 February 2026
This one made me sit and think
Had this at a tasting evening and it was the standout bottle. Every time I went back to the glass I noticed something different. The acidity keeps it really fresh despite being nearly 40 years old which is wild. Would love to have another bottle but the price is a bit steep for a regular purchase.
4 January 2026
Bit pricey for what it is
Decent wine, no question. Concentrated fruit, nice acidity, clean finish. But £80 is a lot and I've had similarly enjoyable bottles for half that. I think you're paying a premium for the age here. Would recommend trying it if someone else is buying though!
14 October 2025
Proper special occasion wine
Bought this for my dad's 60th and we were all genuinely impressed. It's got this amazing depth to it — layers of flavour that just keep coming. For a wine from 1986 it's in incredible shape, still lively and fresh. Not cheap at £80 but for a milestone birthday it felt worth every penny.