This quartet of limited-edition, Tío Pepe sherries is sublime. Their complexity to value ratio is sky-high, especially with the Quatros Palmas Fino. Whether as sets or as individual bottles - and especially the Quatros Palmas, these wines should be destined to be collectors' items. Alas, they are bottled in clear bottles, which allow us to see the color gradations deepen from Una to Quatros but do nothing to protect the wine from improper light exposure. Perhaps the expectation is that those in possession of these gems will know how to store and handle them. If they can resist them, that is.

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