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- Julian James Rare Pedro 1978 Solero Blend No. 3
Julian James Rare Pedro 1978 Solero Blend No. 3
Julian James Rare Pedro 1978 Solero Blend No. 3
Produced from 100% Swan Valley Pedro Ximenes. This spectacular old vineyard is now 120 years old (planted in 1900). We have been purchasing this exceptional quality fruit for over 60 years.
This is our finest vintages from 1978 through to 2001, blended over 30 years in old brandy casks, giving an average age of over 25 years. Each bottling represents a blend number, and is signed by the winemaker confirming the date of bottling.
An extraordinary liqueur of immense dimension and complexity, reflecting over 30 years of blending.
Awards
2019 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) - Silver
2020 Swan Valley Wine Show - Gold
2021 Winestate Sweet Wines and Fortifieds - 5 stars, 98 points
2021 Winestate Wine of the Year- Top 5 Fortified Wines Finalist
2022 The Real Review - 5 stars, 97 points
Medals won by the previous 1974 vintage:
2014 Qantas Wine Show of WA, Mount Barker- Bronze
2016 International Wine and Spirit Competition, London- Gold
2016 Singapore Airlines Swan Valley Wine Show- Gold
2018 Winestate Magazine Best of the West- 5 stars
Produced from 100% Swan Valley Pedro Ximenes. This spectacular old vineyard is now 120 years old (planted in 1900). We have been purchasing this exceptional quality fruit for over 60 years.
This is our finest vintages from 1978 through to 2001, blended over 30 years in old brandy casks, giving an average age of over 25 years. Each bottling represents a blend number, and is signed by the winemaker confirming the date of bottling.
An extraordinary liqueur of immense dimension and complexity, reflecting over 30 years of blending.
Awards
2019 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) - Silver
2020 Swan Valley Wine Show - Gold
2021 Winestate Sweet Wines and Fortifieds - 5 stars, 98 points
2021 Winestate Wine of the Year- Top 5 Fortified Wines Finalist
2022 The Real Review - 5 stars, 97 points
Medals won by the previous 1974 vintage:
2014 Qantas Wine Show of WA, Mount Barker- Bronze
2016 International Wine and Spirit Competition, London- Gold
2016 Singapore Airlines Swan Valley Wine Show- Gold
2018 Winestate Magazine Best of the West- 5 stars
Bottle: 350ml
Winemaker's notes:
All fine wines must possess freshness and balance, even aged liqueurs such as this Rare Pedro. Flavours of honey, raisin and toffee flow onto a rich luscious and concentrated palate.
3 important points from the Winemaker about our fortified wines:
- These wines should always be stored upright
- They can be enjoyed for many months after opening
- They don't benefit from long term cellaring
