This is an interesting wine from Spain. Made from the Palomino Fino grape that is used for Sherry. This is not fortified nor oxidized though. It is inexpensive and provide an interesting change of pace. Light copper gold in color. The nose has almonds and chalk with slight lemon notes. Those qualities continue thru to the palate. A bit bitter on the finish. This works better with salty foods than on its own.
This was a controversial wine. Everyone tasting it agreed the nose was amazing, but the crowd was split on the palate. For me, this was fantastic. The average age of the vines used is 25 years although it carries no certification. It is refreshed regularly with some of top Soleras from both Fino and Amontillado of Valdespino. It is the color of iced tea. The nose is oxidized showing a nice nuttiness. There is also caramel, salt, and just a slight orange peel quality. Very complex. On the palate, this is dry as a bone. Nutty with caramel, slight vanilla, a bit of smoke and slight w
VOS stands for Very Old Sherry meaning that the wines in the solera average 20 to 25 years old. The solera was actually first started in the 1800's. This is a beautiful wine. Deep copper in color. The nose is great.
Sherries are not for everyone. That is a shame. I love them. The "trick" to the lighter dry ones is to pair them with the right food. Salty foods seem to tame the oxidation and have a synergistic effect. This bottle is good on its own but pair with olive, salty cheese or even salty peanuts and it blossoms. It also benefits from a bit of air and a slight chill. Pale golden in color. The nose has a good amount of volatile acidity (nail polish) and slight oxidation. There is a pine quality along with a bit of stale almonds and a bit of a woody note. None of those sounds particularly
This is 100% Palomino Fino aged for an average of five years. it is made in an oxidative style. It is the color of iced tea. On the nose there is a nice butterscotch quality. It is lighter and easier going on the palate. Almost like a "starter" Oloroso, but certainly a few steps up from cooking sherry. This should be consumed in the next few years. It will go well with salty foods.
Cream Sherry is a specific style of Sherry that is sweet. Harvey's Bristol Cream is a blend of Fino, Amontillado and Oloroso, with some Pedro Ximénez. At one point, this was the largest selling Sherry. While it might have fallen out of favor in recent years, it still has a large set of devoted fans. Tawny in color. The nose has a nice caramel covered apple quality to it with just a bit of toffee. There is little oxidation showing on the nose. On the palate, this is nice. Sweet but less than expected. Caramel and nuttiness, with a slight salinity. No hint of heat or alcohol. This
