Ferrero Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Feels like a while since the last video review but here's last weeks antics from Ken's deck. It's a long one...there's lots to talk about though Let us know how the RyJ Churchill has been smoking for you. Hope you all enjoy the review. Cheers, Greg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Cheers Greg. Thanks for the hard work getting this vid up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 the sherry was the Toro Albalá Don PX Convento Selección 1946 and this is some stuff from the internet. you can see the tiny test tube. it is the one in the middle. truly amazing wine. Published on September 3rd, 2013 | by Ruben Luyten 1 Parker gives three sherry wines 100 pointsEven though the Parkerization has been criticized extensively, Robert Parker is still the most influential wine critic in the world. Until now, only a handful of Spanish wines (Pingus, Contador…) were able to achieve the maximum score of 100 points in his magazine The Wine Advocate. Now, for the first time, three sherry wines get to the highest rank at the same time. No doubt this will be a significant impulse for the sherry market, especially in the USA. These are the three sherries that are now part of Parker’s 100: Barbadillo Reliquia Palo CortadoThe only dry wine of the trio. It comes from a solera of 120 casks that was constructed around stocks bought by the Barbadillo family around 1850. It is bottled from the last scale of the solera – younger versions from other criaderas are also available. Easily € 250 or more if you can find one. Update: after the Parker score you won’t find it under € 500. Toro Albalá Don PX Convento Selección 1946A Pedro Ximénez wine that is actually from the Montilla-Moriles region. A vintage PX produced in 1946, from the first harvest after World War II, and bottled in September 2011. This house has several old wines that are quite similar. Never seen this one for sale, but the 1947 is around € 120. Update: the 1946 is just over € 200. Valdespino Moscatel TonelesThis is probably the oldest Moscatel on the market, believed to be 80 to 100 years old. Only 100 bottles are extracted each year from one single cask. Very hard to find – over € 100 for a small 37,5 cl bottle. Apart from these wines, several sherries were given 99 points: Pérez Barquero Solera Fundacional 1905 Amontillado Valdespino Coliseo Amontillado VORS Valdespino Cardenal Palo Cortado VORS And four more wines were given 98 points: Barbadillo Reliquia Amontillado Equipo Navazos La Bota de Palo Cortado n°41 Pérez Barquero Solera Fundacional 1905 Pedro Ximénez Valdespino Niños Pedro Ximénez VORS I'm Such a Parker Score Wh__ (rhymes): 1946 Bodegas Toro Albala Don PX Convento Seleccion (100 pts)Post #1 by Robert Alfert, Jr. » January 21st 2014, 11:56am AFWE street cred aside - not that I had any anyway - I bit the bullet on this 100-point sherry, raved about by TWA as "ulta-mega-super concentrated". Fancy Schmancy wood packaging, silver collar, wax seal, hand written labels. Only 825 bottles produced. I feel like I gotta take a bath! Kidding side, makes for a nice gift. It's the Parker "100-point" stickers and Parker tasting note inserts (two of them) that really stuck out. Not sure I have seen such an apparent direct connection between a wine release and a Parker rating. Pictures:Will be interesting to try. Bought it as a gift for a close friend and business colleague. Last edited by Robert Alfert, Jr. on January 21st 2014, 12:00pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGC Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 No hints of musty feet from rolling around on the ottoman? I'm intrigued, after not having touched these for over a decade. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 and a bit more. Pedro Ximénez Published on December 23rd, 2014 | by Ruben Luyten 0 Don PX Convento 1946 (Toro Albalá)Don PX 1946 is a vintage Pedro Ximénez that has been maturing for 65 years This wine is a legend. It is a Pedro Ximénezmade from the first grapes harvested after World War II in Montilla-Moriles, the neighbouring area of the D.O. Jerez-Xéres-Sherry, specialized in Pedro Ximénez. Of course Bodegas Toro Albalá have plenty of really old wines in their portfolio, including an even older 1910 vintage and upcoming 1929 and 1955 vintages, but this Don P.X. Convento 1946 vintagewas one of the first three sherries ever to receive 100 points in Richard Parker’s Wine Advocate. It’s a sweet wine, made from grapes that are dried in the sun (a process called soleo) before being pressed. That way, the must will only partially ferment and high levels of sugar will remain in the wine. It is then rectified with grape alcohol, it rests for around a year in inox tanks before being decanted and poured into barrels for maturation. A few notes regarding the label (thanks to Toro Albalá’s Antonio Sorgato for his kind explanation). First of all, it says 825 bottles are produced. This is only partially true: the wine is released to the market in different batches (indicated on the label as 46.1, 46.2 etc.) with 825 bottles each. As far as I can tell, at least 13 batches have been bottled so far. While these batches are spread over the years, the wine was taken out of the casks entirely in 2011. It is kept in inox tanks and conserved with nitrogen until it is bottled. At this moment, there’s still +/- 8 barrels left in the deposit, but I’m not sure how many bottles this would represent. By the way, Toro Albalá recently announced it will include an NFC tag inside the labels of their oldest vintage wines, starting March 2015. Buyers will be able to certify each bottle and make sure it wasn’t falsified (which apparently is becoming a threath for wines in this category). The bodegas are working with Selinko to make this happen. Pedro Ximénez ‘Don PX Convento’ 1946 (17%, Toro Albalá 2011, series 46.10, 825 btl.)Nose: the first thing that struck me was the wonderful smell of cinnamon rolls and Belgian speculoos. Bread pudding. Lemon grass, candied ginger and cardamom as well. It’s a sweet nose alright, but the savouriness is remarkable, as well as the fragrant touches (think bergamot and rose petals). Goes on with sultanas and black cherries with a chocolate coating. Blackcurrants. Fig syrup. Not a lot of oak, but you can sense a kind of oriental, polished wood. Waxed sandalwood and cigar boxes. There’s also a slightly medicinal layer, something in between camphor and menthol. Even hints of petrol. Great sweet and sour balance overall. Mouth: sweet and sour again, in a generally soft way, Madeira style, a real prolongation of the nose. Not cloying at all – hardly any plain wood either. In no particular order: mocha, black olive paste, brown sugar crumble, cinnamon rolls (again, big time)… Raisins but also raspberries and cherries, giving this an exquisite freshness and brightness. Almonds in the background. Hints of After Eight as well. Very rich but also very elegant. My only (small) remark would be that the finish is very enjoyable, but not quite as infinite as I expected. Availability: can be hard to locate, but worth the effort. Around € 250. There are also exclusive 3-liter and 15-liter (!) versions valued at € 2.100 and € 14.000 respectively. in Summary: Trying this Toro Albalá Don PX 1946 is a privilege. It's sweet but it also shows lots of acidity and savoury notes, with remarkable hints of cinnamon and speculoos. It doesn't feel old in any way, but somehow you understand that this profile only occurs after long years of patience. Not just a devine sherry but also a world-class wine. 5 Just perfect Tags: 1946, añada, convento, don px, montilla-moriles, pedro ximenez, RP100, toro albala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Nice review gents, and thank you for the info on the wine! I'd love the honor of trying it one day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shikar Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Prez totally agree with your review. Bring on a PSP 24:24 of the RyJ Churchills for the Aus Pak quarter final :-) Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMunt Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Great review guys! Joined 2 days ago and this was the cigar I dunned as favourite during the sign up! Great timing and I agree a fantastic cigar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrantheman Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I like the review and look forward to the cigar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleDD Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Rob you selected me a PSP box back in September and I immediately smoke one ROTT and loved it. I've had two more since then and have been thoroughly impressed. The RyJ Chruchill was one if my first CC I ever smoked and this box brings back the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirit Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Enjoyed the review. Very glad I picked up a box at the weekend, RyJ Churchill was one of the sticks I really enjoyed when I first tried cigars on honeymoon in Cuba! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Nice review boys! I had a RyJ Churchill ROTT and I definitely discerned those cherry flavours. I had some burn/construction issues in the first third and after ashing and re-lighting it was fine all the way. Like Ken mentioned here, my cigar didn't get hot really until the last inch-3/4 of an inch. I look forward to going through my RyJ stash after they've rested a little while longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Cheers Guys I've been an avowed fan of the RyJ Churchill for some time... One of the characteristics I've always enjoyed has been a bit of an astringent / tannic / woody ( however one might describe it ) in balance "bite". You both mentioned (silky) smoothness - did you find any of the "dry" character at all? Cheers as well for the Sherry info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dflan82 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Stellar review as always boys! You have been on a roll of late with cracker cigars. What's next on your hit list? Would love to see your take on the HdM Hoyo de San Juan. Take care! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Cheers Guys I've been an avowed fan of the RyJ Churchill for some time... One of the characteristics I've always enjoyed has been a bit of an astringent / tannic / woody ( however one might describe it ) in balance "bite". You both mentioned (silky) smoothness - did you find any of the "dry" character at all? Cheers as well for the Sherry info Ross, none at all that I could put my finger on. Very confectionery like for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Stellar review as always boys! You have been on a roll of late with cracker cigars. What's next on your hit list? Would love to see your take on the HdM Hoyo de San Juan. Take care! On my list of ones to do. We will be having a break for 3 weeks now as I head overseas. i think the San Juan will be perfect to do upon my return! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 On my list of ones to do. We will be having a break for 3 weeks now as I head overseas. i think the San Juan will be perfect to do upon my return! so will you be packing the video gear in case smithy wants to do one this time? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dflan82 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 On my list of ones to do. We will be having a break for 3 weeks now as I head overseas. i think the San Juan will be perfect to do upon my return! so will you be packing the video gear in case smithy wants to do one this time?I agree Rob. Can't wait to see it. Enjoy the break overseas!Ken, what do you and Smitty have in store for us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I agree Rob. Can't wait to see it. Me joy the break overseas! Ken, what do you and Smitty have in store for us? probably sitting around bitching about why rob stupidly took the gear with him again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 probably sitting around bitching about why rob stupidly took the gear with him again. I will leave the Video gear and a pair of San Juans for you to review 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I will leave the Video gear and a pair of San Juans for you to review and miss the video of you in your new clobber looking like lady gaga threw up? never! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I think the San Juan will be perfect to do upon my return! Excellent, excellent, excellent!!! I'm currently dryboxing a HdM San Juan for Sunday. Can't wait for it, and similarly, I'd look forward to a review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2tall2slow2 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Great review guys. Got a box of HQ ones sitting in the humidor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZCUBAN Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Great Review guys ,once again ,cheers ken for the additional info, that drop sounds sublime If you want a good laugh watch the video with closed captions you will piss yourselves cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 taint your judges rustic? wow. that is absurd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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