Dulce Nombre 1986 Palomino / Gonzalez Byass

Henrik Larsen — Interesting but not sure I'd rebuy

7/10

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.

Celeste Moreno — Genuinely one of the best older wines I've tried

9/10

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.

Zoe Chen — This one made me sit and think

8/10

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.