El Maestro Sierra is a lesser known Jerez-based bodega founded in 1830. It was originally established by Jose Antonio Sierra, a cooper who made barrels for Gonzalez Byass. He eventually succeeded in his mission and established the bodega as one of the region’s leading almacenistas, supplying wine to larger houses.
These days, El Sierra Maestro bottles under its own name, and its Sherries are worth hunting down. At under $30 for a 750ml bottle, the Fino represents exceptional value for money. It possesses an intensely briny/saline personality overlaid by fresh sourdough. There’s lots to like here.
NV EL SIERRA MAESTRO FINO
Producer: Bodegas El Sierra Maestro
Variety: Sherry
Vintage: Non-vintage
Region: Jerez, Spain
ABV: 15.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $27.00
Date tasted: 24 December 2015
Tasting Note:
Bright lemon yellow. Attractive nose of freshly baked sourdough, ozone, brine/fish rope, honeyed/nutty notes. Bone dry and limpid, saline, suggestions of brioche/sourdough. Finishes long and fine. Delicious and exceptional value for money.
Score: 17/20
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