El Maestro Sierra - Pedro Ximenez

The stocks at El Maestro Sierra are some of the oldest in Jerez, having remained virtually untouched and the soleras are anywhere between 60-100 years of age The current cellarmaster, or Capataz, Juan Clavijo, has been at the winery for over 50 years. He does everything by hand and in accordance with old traditions even though these methods are highly labour intensive.

Made from Pedro Ximénez grapes, which are sun dried before being brought into the winery, this PX is fortified to 15% alcohol and aged for 5 years.

It’s a decadent sweet wine that’s brilliant with deserts and cheese but – in keeping with the house style of El Maestro Sierra – there's a fresh acidity here that ensures it’s never cloying.