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All Saints Estate Rutherglen Muscat (375ml)

Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$27. 99
Bottle
$335.88 Dozen

ABV: 18%

Closure: Glass Stopper

Other Reviews....
And so the journey starts in the classification system, this the first tier, a youthful style with a pale amber hue; lighter on the palate but with plenty of flavour from big fat juicy raisins, fresh brewed black tea with honey, butter scotch, lemon toffee and a floral lift. Just like chewy toffee for adults. 375ml.
91 Points
Jane Faulkner - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion (August 2022)

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All Saints Estate Rutherglen Muscadelle (375ml)

Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$27. 99
Bottle
$335.88 Dozen

ABV: 17%

Closure: Glass Stopper

This wine has been produced from 4-5 year old stocks. Caramel brown, orange colour and orange olive hue. Aroma of honey, toffee, confectionary and spice. Moderate palate length, with flavours of honey and toffee followed by a touch of orange rind and caramel. Soft acid finish. Aftertaste of orange, honey and toffee.

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All Saints Estate Grand Rutherglen Muscat (375ml)

Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 18%

Closure: Glass Stopper

An Outstanding Example of Rutherglen Muscat! All Saints Estate is one of Australia's original wineries, established in 1864, by two enterprising Scots, George Sutherland Smith and John Banks. The winery has fortified material up to 80 years old which form the basis of many blends.
Very deep walnut brown colour with deep olive, walnut hue - showing considerable bottle age. Superb nose of toffee, raisin, rancio, and raisin cake. Complex, mouthfilling, luscious palate. Flavours of orange marmalade, honey and raisins, filling the palate with the viscous texture of oil. Clean finish. Very long aftertaste of honey, raisins and toffee.
Alc/Vol: 18%

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All Saints Estate Grand Rutherglen Muscadelle (375ml)

Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$67. 99
Bottle
$815.88 Dozen

ABV: 18%

Closure: Glass Stopper

Deep sienna brown colour with olive green edges. Excellent aroma of toffee, raisin and honey. The palate is luscious showing great concentration of flavours of caramel and honey followed by a hint of light raisin on the back palate. Clean finish. Long honey caramel aftertaste.
Drink (2006)
Alc/Vol: 18%

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- Nick's Import
Cuesta Pedro Ximenez Sherry (750ml)

Jerez, SPAIN
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

ABV: 17%

Closure: Cork

'Cuesta' is a brand owned by the prestigious Sherry house, 'Lustau', produced and bottled from a selection of butts in the Lustau Bodega. The concept is to offer high quality sherries under a separate brand in markets where Lustau is already represented. Yet given the exceptional standard set by the Cuesta PX, one has to wonder whether they've shot themselves in the foot. Aged for a minimum of ten years, this superb solera is produced from sun dried Pedro Ximenez grapes.

A seriously good example of PX and an absolute steal at this direct import price.

Pours a viscous sienna brown colour with a deep green olive tinged hue. Potent scents of raisins, honey and Christmas cake engulfs the nostrils with hints of toffee, marmalade and walnut also present. Exceptionally concentrated and rich, a thick luscious dollop of raisin, honey and Christmas cake like flavours are draped across the palate with notions of marmalade, toffee and subtle dried nuts the back drop. Warm, mellow spirit with an oil like consistency to the mouthfeel. Long sweet, textured aftertaste. An ideal match with vanilla ice cream and Christmas pudding.
Alc. 17%

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Boronia Marsala (750ml)

AUSTRALIA
$10. 99
Bottle
$131.88 Dozen

ABV: 18%

A fortified wine, Boronia Marsala has become a popular cooking ingredient, as well as enjoyed for its rich raisin flavours. Infused with herbs and spices. 18% Alc./Vol.

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Buller Wines Victoria Topaque

Swan Hill, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$14. 99
Bottle
$179.88 Dozen

ABV: 18%

Closure: Screw Cap

Notes sourced from Bullers....
The Victoria Topaque (aka Tokay) is a blend of younger material, from the vineyards of the Swan Hill winegrowing region. The Tokay style is a little lighter in flavour intensity when compared with the better known fortifieds such as Muscat and Tawny. For this reason it offers an interesting alternative dessert wine to round off a fine meal.
Orange/brown colour. Sweet vanilla essence on the nose with developed fruit characters. Youthful fresh palate flavours of toffee and a juicy rich texture. Sweet clean finish. 18% Alc./Vol.

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Buller Wines Calliope Grand Rutherglen Topaque (500ml)

Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

ABV: 18%

Closure: Screw Cap

Notes from Bullers... Rich honey toffee and cold tea characters balanced with wood aged rancio. The finish is long and complex. 18% Alc./Vol.

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Buller Wines Fine Old Tawny

Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

ABV: 18%

Closure: Screw Cap

Notes sourced from Bullers...
Maturation in old oak casks for many years has changed this wine from bright red to the tawny hues it exhibits today. With this slow transformation in colour has come also a change in flavour to the complex, rich and satisfying characters of a mature tawny. This wine is blended from stocks of many vintages held at Bullers Rutherglen cellars. The aim of blending is to provide a balance between the ‘rancio’ characters of an old wine and the freshness of younger wines.

Deep tawny/red colour with red/orange tints. On the nose there are developed toffee/rancio characters. The palate is complex with rich spicy fruit flavours. Hints of toffee. The middle palate is redolent of ripe fruit with chocolate/liquorice notes. 18% alcohol volume.

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Buller Wines Calliope Rare Rutherglen Topaque (500ml)

Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

ABV: 18%

Closure: Screw Cap

Notes from Bullers... Limited quantities of this exceptional wine are bottled each year to maintain the standard of what is considered to be one of the world's great dessert wines. The nose shows lashings of toffee, figs and cream. Exceptional length and remarkable clean finish complement the honey, figs and toffee on the palate. 18% Alc./Vol.

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Buller Wines Calliope Rare Rutherglen Muscat (500ml)

Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

ABV: 18%

Closure: Screw Cap

Notes from Bullers... All you would expect in a 100/100 Perfect Parker wine. Deeply concentrated on the palate with a long distinguished finish. The complex nose is reminiscent of aromatic raisined fruit whilst the palate is concentrated to give a perfect finish to this exceptional world class wine. 18% Alc./Vol.

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Campbells Isabella Rare Rutherglen Topaque (375ml)

Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$135. 00
Bottle
$1620.00 Dozen

ABV: 17.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Harvested late to ensure maximum flavor and natural sweetness, with only premium fruit meeting strict criteria being added to the solera, ensuring consistent quality. While the exact age of the wine is hard to define, the oldest base wine exceeds 70 years. The Isabella Rare, blended for optimal flavor and balance, is best enjoyed soon after opening and pairs well with coffee, strong cheeses, though it shines on its own. It offers rich honeyed flavors, complex rancio notes, and balanced sweetness with a dry finish.
Alc. 17.5%
Other Reviews....
A taste of pure decadence. Dark tawny in colour with the rising scent of warm sticky date pudding, malt extract, honey-rich fruitcake, and lifted, toffeed walnuts. Luxurious, velvety mouthfeel with rich, concentrated flavours that keep going on and on and on. World class. 375ml.
98 Points
Jeni Port - Halliday's Australian Wine Companion
The NV ‘Isabella’ Rare Tokay offers a deep brown color with the slightest edge of green. The nose is complex with earthy loam and girolle aromas giving way to treacle, toasted hazelnuts and toffee. The palate is unbelievably sweet and viscous but there is also jaw-clenching acidity that perfectly balances that extreme unctuousness. Very long in the finish with layers of nut and spices really developing for those that can actually wait before taking another sip of this gorgeous nectar.
These fortified wines are all bottled to drink now. The extended solera aging process has rendered them relatively stable to changes and they can be stored for a good number of years.
97 Points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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Cantine Vinci Crema Mandorla Marsala (1000ml)

Sicily, ITALY
$14. 99
Bottle
$179.88 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Made from a 50/50 blend of Catarratto and Inzolia grapes and aged at least four months in oak, this sweet-styled Marsala pairs perfectly with the dry almond based sweets typical of Sicilian confectionery. Also an excellent ingredient for the preparation of ice-creams, fruit salads and cocktails. 14.5% Alc./Vol.

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Cantine Vinci Cremovo Marsala (1000ml)

Sicily, ITALY
$14. 99
Bottle
$179.88 Dozen

ABV: 16%

A sweet, full and harmonious Marsala that can be used in the preparation of egg-nog, ice-creams and traditional Sicilian sweets. 16% Alc./Vol.

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Cantine Vinci Fine Ambra Semisecco Marsala (1000ml)

Sicily, ITALY
$16. 99
Bottle
$203.88 Dozen

ABV: 17%

One of three value for money, one litre formats to arrive from Cantine Vinci. This is their amber, medium-dry expression made from an equal blend of Grillo and Catarratto grapes. Aged for at least one year in oak, it offers hints of candied orange peels, dried figs, dates and caramel, followed by suggestions of vanilla, coffee and chocolate. Excellent for the preparation of egg-nog or enjoyed alongside traditional Sicilian confectionery. 17% Alc./Vol.

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Carpano Classico Rosso Vermouth (750ml)

ITALY
$36. 99
Bottle
$443.88 Dozen

ABV: 16%

The company behind delicious appetisers like Punt e Mes and the best-selling Carpano Antica also make some more pedestrian vermouths, including two white styles, as well as this dark, fruity, sweet Rosso version, all based on ancient, secret recipes. Characterised by citrus and based on the original vermouth recipe invented by Antonio Benedetto Carpano, its robust notes of cherry, cola, cloves and bitter orange make it perfect for cocktails like the Americano, Negroni or Manhattan, or simply over ice or with tonic as a complex sipper to savor before or after a meal. 16% Alc./Vol.

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Carpano Dry Vermouth (1000ml)

ITALY
$48. 99
Bottle
$587.88 Dozen

ABV: 18%

A new release from this centuries-old vermouth company (the producers of Carpano Antica Formula). It employs both wormwood and a native herb of Crete for balanced bitterness, while a dose of citrus helps lighten the finish.
Tasting note: Bright pale straw colour with a green tinge. Fresh, lifted aromas of ripe grapefruit, dried herbs, orris root and delicate bitterness. Breezy flavours reflecting the bouquet are dry, clean, grapey. Finishes invigorating, delicately floral / bitter with hints of home-made lemonade in the aftertaste. A fruity-yet-crisp style for all applications. 18% Alc./Vol.

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Carpano Antica Formula 1786 Red Vermouth (1000ml)

Torino, ITALY
$71. 99
Bottle
$863.88 Dozen

ABV: 16.5%

Closure: Cork

Drinks writer, David A.Embury stresses that a cocktail will never be any better than the quality of the cheapest ingredient in it, and hence he proselytizes constantly for the highest quality spirits, liqueurs, cordials, and modifiers (fresh squeezed lemons, etc.) It's a philosophy we completely agree with. At Nicks Wine Merchants, we take great pride in our amazing collection of the best spirits and liqueurs from all corners of the world. However, good quality Sweet Vermouth has remained elusive, that is until we discovered Antica Formula. Bearing the name of the Italian distiller, Antonio Carpano the man most famous for inventing Vermouth, this is arguably the finest example of the style available today - an artisan product, produced in tiny quantities from the very finest ingredients.

To use a frank analogy - to go to the effort of making a great cocktail that requires sweet vermouth, without using Antica Formula is like wearing thongs with a tuxedo. Classic cocktails such as the Manhattan, Negroni, Bronx or Corpse Reviver will be taken to new heights, while its bitter-sweet balance and generous, silky mouthfeel, means it can also be consumed neat as an aperitif or with desserts. A large measure with soda and ice gives a sarsparilla like experience. The only limit is your imagination.
The Vermouth comes beautifully packaged in a one litre, mouth blown, individually numbered glass bottle.

Tasting note: Burnt sienna brown colour with gold ochre hue. Inviting nose of liquorice, dried citrus peel, cinnamon, and clove. A sophisticated Sarsaparilla! The palate is a joy. A rich velvety texture delivers initially sweet flavours; aniseed, portello, cinnamon sugar and spicy fruit cake, before the palate turns and takes on a slightly bitter character driven by orange marmalade and warm spice which persists into the very long aftertaste. Retains its freshness throughout and achieves the bitter/sweet balancing act with impeccable poise. A classic. 16.5% Alc./Vol.

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Chambers Sweet Amber Apera (750ml)

Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

ABV: 18%

Closure: Stelvin

Notes from the winery....
Dried fruit characters are combined with hints of caramel, toffee, nuts, soft vanilla and dried spice with well integrated spirit. Intense, richly flavoured palate that is not as sweet as the name suggests. Great length of flavour with an enjoyable finish warmed by alcohol and an edge of sweetness. Yellow-gold colour with coppery hues.
Alc. 18%
Other Reviews....
Another vibrant and fresh wine, here halfway between what used to be called Amontillado and Oloroso respectively; it has an almost juicy finish that is totally beguiling.
90 Points
Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

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Cinzano 1757 Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry Vermouth (1000ml)

ITALY
$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

ABV: 18%

Launched in 2015, the 1757 range of vermouths are a tribute to the company's founding fathers, Giovanni Giacomo and Carlo Stefano who established Cinzano in 1757.

Other reviews... Light and herbaceous on the nose and palate, this vermouth offers fading hints of green apple, rosemary and marjoram. 91 points - wineenthusiast.com, ‎review by Kara Newman.

...Slivery straw color. Fruity, herbal aromas of green leaves, mint, and hints of golden raisins with a satiny, vibrant, dry light body and an effortless, breezy toasted nuts, dried lime, and hints of anise finish. A toasty and dry Vermouth for classic martini recipes. 85 points - tastings.com

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Cinzano Extra Dry Vermouth (1000ml)

Milan, ITALY
$23. 99
Bottle
$287.88 Dozen

ABV: 18%

Closure: Cork

There are two basic types of Vermouth: The dark, more richly flavoured Italian variety imperative in many cocktails, as well as alone, with cassis or as an aperitif; And the light, dry French vermouth of which Cinzano Extra Dry is a locally produced example. Both are fortified and stepped up with various herbs. They aid digestion and incite appetite.

Made using 14 ingredients including camomile and rose petals, there is no limit to what can be mixed with Cinzano Dry - its delicate flavours have made it a standard in bars around the world. Try it with Soda water, Dry Ginger or Lemonade. 18% alc./vol.

Other reviews... Pale straw color. Nose is vibrant and brimming with off-dry, slightly candied and metallic scents of pine tar and damp vegetation. On the palate, it’s clean and keenly off-dry. Aftertaste smacks of roots and tree bark. Round, carefree and beguiling. Best Buy.
Rating: 85-89 - tasting note sourced from www.wineenthusiast.comsize>

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Cinzano Rosso Vermouth (1000ml)

Milan, ITALY
$23. 99
Bottle
$287.88 Dozen

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Vermouth is the most widely used aperitif. The first known branded vermouth was “Carpano” produced at Turin, Italy in 1786. This was a rich, sweet red style. Rosso, or red vermouth is traditionally made using red wine. Today however, virtually all red vermouth is produced using white wine and blended with caramel to receive its distinctive red or amber colour. This dark, more richly flavoured Italian variety is imperative in many cocktails, but can be drunk alone, with cassis or as an aperitif, or mixed with lemonade, tonic or orange juice.

Ingredients in Cinzano Rosso include marjoram, thyme, musk yarrow and an alpine herb called ‘Achillea Moscata.

Other reviews... Very dark tawny tone. Heady perfume speaks of overripe grapes, quinine and roots. Agile, tar-like in the mouth as flavors of quinine, citrus peel, roots and berries combine in a piquant twang that’s neither clumsy nor cloying. Finishes tasting of ripe oranges and pink grapefruit. Very nice with a splash of fresh-squeezed O.J. Best Buy.
85-89 points - wineenthusiast.com

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Cinzano Bianco Vermouth (1000ml)

Milan, ITALY
$23. 99
Bottle
$287.88 Dozen

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Cinzano Bianco is a sweet, fragrant and delicate aperitif based on quality wines blended with essences of herbs and spices. Extremely versatile as a mixer, Cinzano Bianco can also be used as a cocktail ingredient. Serve well chilled.

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Cinzano 1757 Vermouth di Torino Rosso Vermouth (1000ml)

ITALY
$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

ABV: 16%

Launched in 2015, the 1757 range of vermouths are a tribute to the company's founding fathers, Giovanni Giacomo and Carlo Stefano who established Cinzano in 1757. The style on offer here is said to offer more pronounced wormwood bitterness than most other examples.
Other reviews... Pleasing enough to drink straight, this deep plum-hued vermouth features an oxidized scent that suggests raisins and dried figs. Rich and fruit-forward on the palate, the dried fruit flavor gives over to a relatively dry finish with bitter hints of grapefruit peel, gentian and dried herbs. 16% Alc./Vol. 94 points - wineenthusiast.com

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Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Vermouth (750ml)

Cocconato d'Asti, ITALY
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

ABV: 16%

Closure: Cork

The house of Cocchi (pronounced co-key) is a Torino winery known for an array of still, sparkling and fortified wines. In 2011 as part of Cocchi's 120th birthday celebrations, they revived their house vermouth (originally produced in 1891), resulting in the first genuine Vermouth di Torino (protected designation of origin).

Tasting notes: Copper / sienna brown colour with a bright copper hue. Moderate scents of cocoa, followed by ripe citrus (blood orange?) making for a nuanced jaffa-like profile. Mildly bitter herbal notes, including sarsaparilla keep the sweetness muted. Light to medium bodied and bitter-sweet, the palate offers flavours of citrus peel, spiced raisins and sarsaparilla. Concludes gently bitter with an aftertaste of quinine, citrus peel and cocoa. A more delicate expression than the likes of Antica Formula, which some find too easily overpowers cocktails. 16% Alc./Vol.

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Cocchi Dopo Teatro Amaro Vermouth (750ml)

Cocconato d'Asti, ITALY
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 16%

This wine based Amaro is flavoured with wormwood, rhubarb and quassia wood amongst other ingredients, plus a double infusion of quina. "Dopo Teatro" means 'after theatre' and references the Piedmont tradition of concluding the evening with a chilled Amaro.
Tasting note: Deep sienna brown with a gold ochre hue. Captivates from the first pass which yields quinine over herbal tea, green wood and hints of sarsaparilla. Carries through in the mouth with svelte like texture and flavours including cinnamon, ginger bread and hints of herbal tea. More clove and old tawny-port like to finish. Gently bitter accents at the fade. Perfect balance. Make a place for this in your next Negroni. 16% Alc./Vol.

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Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry Vermouth (500ml)

ITALY
$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

ABV: 17%

First there was "Dry". Now there's "Extra Dry." Released in the year of Cocchi’s 130th anniversary, this classic-style vermouth is based on a Piedmontese recipe using local ingredients. The base wine is Cortese, the same grape used for Gavi DOCG. The Artemisia Absinthium is entirely harvested from the Piemonte mountains. The aromatic profile is characterized by Menta di Pancalieri, a local variety of peppermint, and lemon, traditionally used to garnish vermouth in the region. Other botanicals include angelica, coriander and cardamom for a fragrant and balanced character. This vermouth will enhance classic cocktails such as the Martini or the Bamboo (40ml Cocchi Extra Dry stirred with 40ml Dry sherry, garnished with lime zest or basil leaf), but it also shines when served with tonic water (elderflower tonic is the preferred choice) or simply sipped over ice. Best consumed within a month after opening. 17% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Look for a pale straw hue and fresh green apple and white flower aromas. The palate is zippy and remarkably light, with mouthwatering lemon peel and the barest hints of fresh herbs and peppermint on the super-clean, brisk exhale. Martini-worthy. 97 points - wineenthusiast.com

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- Organic
2018 Contini Vernaccia di Oristano Flor

Sardinia, ITALY
$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

ABV: 15.5%

Closure: Cork

The production of Vernaccia in the lower Valley of the Tirso in Sardinia, has its roots in very ancient times. Maturation takes place in chestnut barrels which are oxygenated, and the wine develops a flor, a natural, native yeast growth which acts as a protective layer, while also imparting certain flavours and aromas to the wine. Sherry is also made with a similar production method, and the resulting wine is not unlike a full-bodied fino Sherry.
Bright amber colour with rose gold tinged edges. The nose offers up a fino sherry like aromatic profile lead by an assortment of nuts including hazelnut and almonds with some salty saline like notes also present. Well rounded and silken in its feel the palate is laden with hazelnut, roasted almond and salted cashew flavours. Finishes bone dry with a salty hazelnut aftertaste.
Alc. 15.5%

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De Bortoli Show Liqueur Muscat (500ml)

Riverina, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

ABV: 18%

Closure: Stelvin

Aged for 8 years in oak this excellent liqueur Muscat opens with a deep sienna brown colour with a green olive hue. Exhibiting aromas of honeyed raisins, Christmas cake, toffee, light marmalade and rancio characters, the nose displays great intensity. Rich and mouthfilling the palate possesses luscious flavours of honey raisins, toffee, caramel and marmalade that coat the palate with an oil like viscosity followed by some Christmas cake and rancio characters. Well integrated spirit with a very long honeyed raisin, toffee, marmalade, Christmas cake and rancio aftertaste. Trophy winner at the 2015 International Wine Challenge.
Alc 18%

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Delgado Zuleta La Goya Manzanilla Sherry (375ml)

San Lucar de Barrameda, Jerez, SPAIN
$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now (2018)

ABV: 15%

Closure: Screw Cap

Manzanilla Sherries stay in their blending soleras for at least 3 years and often 5 or more, yet this remarkable amount of care and costly maturation doesn’t translate into higher prices. Unlike 'Grand Cru' Champagne for example, world class Manzanillas are accessible even to those on a modest income. Delagado Zuleta is the oldest family-run Bodega in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, established in 1744. The La Goya brand was created in 1918 when famous Flamenco dancer and Caple singer, Aurora Jauffre, allowed the winery to use her artistic name of 'La Goya' for their best Manzanilla sherry.

Pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Nosing evokes aromas of flor yeast, a light nuttiness, bready characters and traces of sea spray as an end note. Light, very fine and fresh with a bone dry finish the palate is elegantly flavoured with dried nuts, flor yeast and a subtle oily breadiness. Dry, lightly salted finish with a medium to long salted nut and flor yeast aftertaste.
Drink now.
Alc. 15%

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Distilleria Negroni Bianco Dry Vermouth (750ml)

ITALY
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

ABV: 18%

A medium-fresh Bianco with well-defined herbaceous qualities. On the palate, the complex interplay of citrus peel, gentian and wormwood is rounded off in a pleasingly bitter finish. Botanicals include artemisia thyme, oregano, rosemary, vanilla berries, quassia, rhubarb root and angelica. 18% Alc./Vol. Tasted from a 30ml sample.

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Distilleria Negroni Rosso Vermouth (750ml)

ITALY
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

ABV: 18%

A 'farm to glass' Vermouth based on the distillery's own wine sees an infusion of alcohol with herbs and spices such as artemisia, thyme, oregano, rosemary, vanilla pods, quassia, rhubarb root and angelica. On the nose, the bouquet is intense and vinous, with hints of balsamic and herbs followed by cinnamon and cloves. On the palate it's sweet, leaving a slightly tannic note on the finish. 18% Alc./Vol.

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Dolin Dry Vermouth (750ml)

Chambery, FRANCE
$31. 99
Bottle
$383.88 Dozen

ABV: 17.5%

Closure: Screw Cap

Dolin is among the few remaining independent producers of Vermouth and the last producing Vermouth de Chambéry, still made according to the principles which earned Chambéry France's only A.O. for Vermouth back in 1932. Production involves maceration of real plants rather than pre-prepared infusions, and the unique addition of sugar as opposed to other sweeteners. The finished Vermouth contains 75-80% base wine, much more than that employed by many international brands, with the majority of grapes sourced from the Armagnac vineyards of the Gers in addition to local/regional producers. Enjoy as an aperitif on ice, with a twist of citrus, or in a broad array of traditional cocktails.

Tasting notes... Clear with a very pale green tinge. Moderate, Fino Sherry-like aromatics include yeasty, nutty notes with a hint of quince. The palate is again reminiscent of dry flor sherry, though heavier and with a slightly oily texture. Flavours of almond, dried apricot and flor yeast-like characteristics are evident. Finishes bone dry with a persistent salted hazelnut and dried apricot aftertaste. Very refreshing. 17.5% Alc./Vol.

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Dolin Rouge Vermouth (750ml)

Chambery, FRANCE
$31. 99
Bottle
$383.88 Dozen

ABV: 16%

Closure: Screw Cap

Dolin is among the few remaining independent producers of Vermouth and the last producing Vermouth de Chambéry, still made according to the principles which earned Chambéry France's only A.O. for Vermouth back in 1932. Production involves maceration of real plants rather than pre-prepared infusions, and the unique addition of sugar as opposed to other sweeteners. The finished Vermouth contains 75-80% base wine, much more than that employed by many international brands, with the majority of grapes sourced from the Armagnac vineyards of the Gers in addition to local/regional producers. Enjoy as an aperitif on ice, with a twist of citrus, or in a broad array of traditional cocktails.

Tasting note: Sienna brown colour with a dark copper hue. Powerful aromas include sarsaparilla, dried citrus peel, stewed fruits, quince paste, clove and cinnamon. Entry is pure and silky and initially semi sweet with concentrated flavours of sarsaparilla, citrus peel and quinine. Gently warming spirit. Nice bitter-sweet balance leads into a long, dry, pleasantly bitter aftertaste of orange rind, stewed fruit and cinnamon followed by a subtle quinine fade. Lacks the luxurious texture, intensity and length of the best examples - but it’s not far off. Top value in the genre. 16% Alc./Vol.

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Emilio Lustau Don Nuno Dry Oloroso Sherry

Jerez, SPAIN
$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

ABV: 20%

Closure: Cork

The secret of fine sherry lies in its careful aging and blending. Lustau has perfected their technique and has been producing award-winning sherries since 1896. Aged in American Oak casks for 12 years, this dry oloroso offers appetizing aromas of pecan, walnut and fig, infused with a touch of smoke. Concentrated flavors of roasted nuts, dried fruit and brown sugar are complemented by delicate acidity and a smooth, mellow finish.

Other reviews... "If you are looking for a dry sherry made in a slightly more oxidized style, the non-vintage Dry Oloroso Don Nuno Solera Reserva is your choice. Again, a nuttiness (in this case, walnuts) intermixed with a hint of Chinese black tea combine with salty, caramelized flavors make for a delicious glass of sherry".
94 points and 'Best Buy,' Robert Parker (Aug 2012)

"Fragrant and youthful with nut, vanilla, orange, cocoa, coffee and chocolate notes. Brisk, focused and linear style with a classic austerity. Drink: From 2010. 4 stars, 16.5/20 points Decanter: (Jan 2011)

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Emilio Lustau Jarana Light Fino Sherry

Jerez,
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

ABV: 15.5%

Closure: Cork

A powerful, salty fino made from the Palimino grape. Only the most delicate soleras that remain under flor are bottled as fino. Bright deep straw colour with pale gold hue. Magnificent nose with aroma of nuts, flor yeast and salted roast almonds. The palate is a delight with very distinctive flavours that make this sherry a superb aperitif. The taste of salt hits the palate first and is beautifully integrated by background flavours of flor yeast and almonds. Excellent length, followed by a crisp acid finish and a very long salted almond aftertaste.
Drink now. (2002)
Alc./Vol. 15.5%

RATING: 96/100

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Emilio Lustau Los Arcos Dry Amontillado Sherry

Jerez, SPAIN
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

ABV: 18.5%

Closure: Cork

Cool temperatures and relatively high humidity ensure the development of flor yeast cells which protect the underlying Palomino base wine. As the flor dies, the wine slowly develops into Amontillado.
Golden tawny, caramel colour with olive green edge. Wonderful nose with aroma of walnut & hazelnut over a background of flor yeast. The palate is drier than the more commercial Amontillado styles with a distinct nut and salt flavour with walnut and almonds being most defined. Excellent depth and concentration of flavours with the saltiness continuing, followed by a strong flor yeast and hazelnut aftertaste.
Alc./Vol.18.5%

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Equipo Navazos La Bota 110 Manzanilla Pasada Capataz Cabo

Sanlucar de Barrameda, SPAIN
$160. 00
Bottle
$1920.00 Dozen

ABV: 16.5%

Closure: Cork

Equipo Navazos is perhaps the most significant thing to have happened in the world of Sherry for a very long time. It has some of the most influential people in the fine wine world raving about the quality of these wines, and they are talking about the quality first and the fact that they are Sherries second. These are wines to make Sherry sexy again. They are also as rare as hens’ teeth and are being sought after with the same urgency that wealthy Burgundy collectors seek out the wines of DRC or the greatest Montrachet. This makes sense: these wines are every bit as profound, deep, long and complex as any bottle of DRC (and that is no insult to DRC!)
The Navazos Sherries are drawn from several bodegas, and represent a variety of styles: Manzanilla, Fino, Palo Cortado, Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez, Cream and even a brandy. The wines are bottled in limited series, in successive numbered editions, dated and named “La Bota de….” (the cask of…). The date of each saca, or racking, has been precisely stated on the label so that it is possible to compare editions of the same solera. This also enables precise tracking of the evolution of the wines, as these wines are expected to evolve in the bottle (it’s Sherry, but not as we know it). These are once off bottlings and once the bottles for each La Bota… release are spoken for, there are no more.
Other Reviews....
The new bottling of the extraordinary saga of old Manzanilla Pasada 10, 30, 59 and 90 is the NV La Bota de Manzanilla Pasada 110 Capataz Cabo, from a solera filled with wine from Sanlúcar, mostly from the Pago Miraflores, that averages 10 years under flor and a further five years topped up with wine taken from all or most of the barrels in the solera. This bottling has resulted in a very balanced wine with intensity, freshness, complexity and drinkability, very difficult attributes to combine. This is the most complex and nuanced of Manzanilla Pasada before turning into Amontillado. It has gobsmacking precision and purity, defined and clean, laser cut like a diamond. This could be the most elegant and precise of all the bottlings of this wine. Cuts like a knife? No, cuts like a scalpel! 3,200 bottles produced. It was bottled in February 2022. Drink 2022 - 2032.
98 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Sep 09, 2022)

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Equipo Navazos La Bota 90 Manzanilla Pasada Capataz Cabo

Sanlucar de Barrameda, SPAIN
$160. 00
Bottle
$1920.00 Dozen

ABV: 16.5%

Closure: Cork

Equipo Navazos is perhaps the most significant thing to have happened in the world of Sherry for a very long time. It has some of the most influential people in the fine wine world raving about the quality of these wines, and they are talking about the quality first and the fact that they are Sherries second. These are wines to make Sherry sexy again. They are also as rare as hens’ teeth and are being sought after with the same urgency that wealthy Burgundy collectors seek out the wines of DRC or the greatest Montrachet. This makes sense: these wines are every bit as profound, deep, long and complex as any bottle of DRC (and that is no insult to DRC!)

The Navazos Sherries are drawn from several bodegas, and represent a variety of styles: Manzanilla, Fino, Palo Cortado, Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez, Cream and even a brandy. The wines are bottled in limited series, in successive numbered editions, dated and named “La Bota de….” (the cask of…). The date of each saca, or racking, has been precisely stated on the label so that it is possible to compare editions of the same solera. This also enables precise tracking of the evolution of the wines, as these wines are expected to evolve in the bottle (it’s Sherry, but not as we know it). These are once off bottlings and once the bottles for each La Bota… release are spoken for, there are no more.

Other Reviews....
Editions 87, 88 and 89 are spirits, so we jump to the extraordinary NV La Bota de Manzanilla Pasada 90 Capataz Cabo, a wine that comes from a solera filled with wine from Sanlúcar, mostly from the Pago Miraflores, that averages ten years under flor and a further five years topped up. This is a blend of different casks, as it was done in editions 10, 30 and 59. These wines are bottled in 750-milliliter bottles, which is different from the single-cask ones, which are put in half-liter bottles. This is nuttier than the regular Manzanilla and even nuttier than the majority of Manzanilla Pasada, keeping the saline and marine character, hints of iodine and low tide, but also something floral and more ethereal. The palate is super expressive and explosive, pungent and nuanced, with very pure and long-lasting flavors. Really impressive. It should be bottled by the time this report comes out. This is truly impressive and should make a monumental wine. 2,500 bottles to be produced.
96-97 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (June 2019)

Golden colour. Wonderfully intense and honeyed nose but not sweet, the wild grasses of the Fino, a salty intense richness on the nose, sour apricot, a Pandora’s box of aromas that you cannot disentangle sufficiently to describe. The intensity here is quite remarkable but it has not got to the stage where sherry can be almost too intense and too sour. This is smoky, so dry, precise and powerful, almost sweaty on the finish. Utterly saliva-provoking. Stunning length and complexity.
19/20 points
Julia Harding MW - jancisrobinson.com

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2017 Fonseca Vintage Port

Douro Valley, PORTUGAL
$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen

Cellar: 10 - 20 Years (2032-2042)

ABV: 20%

Closure: Cork

Magnificent colour displaying an impenetrable inky black core with an equally dense hue. Still a touch reticent the nose slowly opens to reveal alluring liquorice and confectionary scents which meld into a mix of morello cherry, well integrated spirit and spice notes. Rich, luscious morello cherry and liquorice flavours are backed by rugged, muscly tannins which lend firmness and structure for the long haul. Marzipan, infusions of vanilla and spice ensue. Exceptionally intense and powerful it finishes long, dense and robust.
Cellar 10-20+ years.
Alc. 20%
Other Reviews....
The 2017 Vintage Port, not quite bottled when seen but the final blend, is a field blend (with typical grapes like Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca) aged for approximately 20 months in used French oak. It comes in with 98 grams of residual sugar, a little drier on paper than its Taylor sibling this year. Sappy and sensational in flavor and fruit, this seemingly has moderate tannins around the edges on first taste, velvety texture and a long finish. Despite the first impression of moderation, there is plenty of power here. As it got some aeration, it showed nothing but power and closed down fairly hard. The combination of great fruit and fine structure makes this a potentially great Fonseca, but right now it is obviously immature and not showing everything it has. I'd recommend some patience here.
96-98 points
Mark Squires - Wine Advocate (July 2019)
Picking began at Quinta do Panascal on September 6, the two other quintas in Pinhão that form the 2017 Fonseca Vintage Port, Cruzeiro and Santo António picked on 10 and 17 September respectively. One of the deepest, most opaque color amongst the new Port alumni, it has one of the most backward, almost recalcitrant noses that demands a lot of aeration. It gradually opens to reveal blackberry, melted tar, thyme, clove and violet aromas that are well defined, if maybe just missing the same breeding as Taylor’s. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin. This is fresh and detailed, a slightly more structured Fonseca than expected, quite strict at first with good grip and a lightly spiced, precise finish. Powerful and long on the aftertaste, you can feel this Fonseca 60 seconds after the wine has exited. It deserves 10-15 years in bottle. Excellent, but patience required. The most enigmatic of the 2017 Vintage Ports. Total production is 8,100 cases.
95 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Ripe and soft with loads of plummy, smoky and earthy character. Full body. Very sweet. Round and very soft textured. Flavorful finish. Drink in 2025 and onwards.
95 points
jamessuckling.com
Dark and dense, with fig bread, baker's chocolate and tar notes leading off before the core flavors of plum, black currant and blackberry paste finally start to emerge. The wild, spirited finish shows cast iron, licorice snap and roasted alder elements, delivering a decidedly chewy feel. A big, old-school, throwback Port that will age at a glacial pace. Best from 2035 through 2060.
97 points
James Molesworth - Wine Spectator
The wine's fine perfumed black plum fruits give a wonderful jammy character while bringing out a fresh edge. These are balanced by the dry core of this beautiful wine with its rich, generous tannins. It will all come together from 2030 in a very fine, integrated wine.
98 points
Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast
Already beautifully integrated, this is showing great purity and poise. It's open and in its first bloom of youth, with lovely aromatic red berry fruit and floral aromas, plus a touch of leafiness. It's soft and fleshy initially, seemingly not as big as its stablemate Taylor's - and not quite so deep in colour - though with dark chocolate concentration and mid-palate firmness. Lovely full, ripe tannins mass in the mouth, well defined, with fresh berry fruit remerging on the broad, expansive finish.
95 points
Richard Mayson - Decanter
Deepest purple. Wild, perfectly ripe small black berries like elderberry but also the lush sweetness of ripe blackberries plus a stony, rocky edge and just a touch charry. Lush, plush and exotic on the palate, deep-pile, compact, smooth tannins, just enough freshness to balance the rich generosity. The finish is beautifully dry-tasting, the tannins melting on the long finish.
17.5/20 points
Julia Harding MW - jancisrobinson.com

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Fonseca Porto 10 Year Old Tawny Port

Douro Valley, PORTUGAL
$74. 99
Bottle
$899.88 Dozen

ABV: 20%

Closure: Cork

Semi translucent brownish brick red colour with onion brown hue. On the nose lifted rancio characters are followed by dried raisins, some nutty overtones and fine brandy spirit. The palate displays distinct rancio characters followed by raisins, honey, walnuts and almonds with a well integrated fine brandy spirit. Excellent length with long rancio, raisin and walnut aftertaste.
Drink now (2010)
20.0% Alc

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Fonseca Porto Tawny Port

Douro Valley, PORTUGAL
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

ABV: 20%

Closure: Cork

A youthful fruit driven tawny.
Deep dark brick red colour with brick red mauve hue. The nose displays aromas of marzipan, walnut and old brandy spirit. The palate displays some initial liquorice allsorts, raisins and marzipan flavours which are followed by walnut and almond on the back palate with a fine old brandy background showing a touch of heat. Excellent length with aftertaste of raisins, marzipan and walnut.
Drink now.
Alc 20.0%

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Fonseca 20 Year Old Tawny Port

Douro Valley, PORTUGAL
$140. 00
Bottle
$1680.00 Dozen

ABV: 20%

Closure: Cork

Fonseca was founded in 1822, when Manuel Pedro Guimaraens acquired control of the Fonseca & Monteiro Company through the purchase of the majority of the Fonseca holdings. As a condition of the sale of his shares to Guimaraens, the departing Fonseca stipulated that his name be retained with the brand.

Absolutely superb!

For political reasons, not long after this purchase, Manoel Pedro Guimaraens was forced to flee Portugal hidden in an empty port wine barrel. He settled in England, where his company remained based until 1927, when the headquarters of the firm returned to Portugal. There remains a remarkable continuity of winemaking within this prestigious house, with Guimaraen's great-great-great grand son, David Guimaraens now responsible for the wines.

Semi translucent deep onion brown colour with onion brown olive green hue. The nose displays a superb refined old brandy spirit top note followed by rancio characters and complexing almond and hazelnut end notes. On the palate there’s flavours of dried raisins, Christmas cake and marzipan followed by some walnut and hazelnut characters with a strong rancio, old brandy spirit overlay. Dry finish with superb spirit integration and an exceptionally long nutty rancio, Christmas cake and marzipan aftertaste.
Drink now.
20.0% Alc

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Fonseca Porto Bin No. 27 Finest Reserve Port

Douro Valley, PORTUGAL
Reduced from $44.99
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

ABV: 20%

Closure: Cork

Made in a vintage Port style displaying luscious liquorice like characters this is blended from reserve wines selected for their superb fruit.
Opaque purple dark crimson colour with purple crimson hue. The nose is a little restrained displaying aromas of liquorice, blackberry, marzipan and very fine brandy spirit. The palate displays strong concentrated flavours of liquorice, marzipan and aniseed with a fine brandy spirit background that’s beautifully integrated. Excellent length with aftertaste of liquorice, aniseed, marzipan and spice.
20.0% Alc

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Galway Pipe 12 Year Old Grand Tawny

South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Notes sourced from Southern Cross Wines.

Galway Pipe is named after Governor Sir Henry Galway, governor of South Australia from 1914 - 1920. Governor Galway was a frequent visitor to the Yalumba winery and on each visit he would conduct a tasting of the finest 'pipes' (500 litre Barrels) of port. Whichever pipe was most to his liking was inscribed with "Galway's Pipe" and the particular blend was used exclusively at Governor House.The many components of Galway Pipe have an average age of 12 years - the same average age the port has had since Galway's day. On the palate the wine has a high level of sweetness complemented by a relatively low pH and therefore a good level of fresh acidity. This results in a wine that has pronounced aged character but maintains a freshness and a long dry finish - avoiding any cloying character. Quality brandy spirit has added to the complexity on the palate and the wine has a high level of sweetness. 18.5% alcohol volume.

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Gonzalez Byass Alfonso Oloroso Sherry

Jerez, SPAIN
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

ABV: 18%

Closure: Cork

Alfonso Oloroso Sherry is produced from the second pressing of Palomino grapes to allow for more structure and body. Following fermentation to roughly 11% alcohol the wine is fortified to 18% alcohol where it then enters the Alfonso solera. The barrels are only filled two thirds of the way to allow for intentional oxidation. The wine remains in barrel for an average time of 8 years as part of the traditional Solera system. Alfonso Oloroso is golden amber in colour, flavourful and structured on the palate, and features walnuts, vanilla, and spiced notes with a long and complex finish.
Alc. 18%
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Tangy aromas of pecan nuts, caramel and gingerbread. Dry and flavorful on the medium-bodied palate with lots of pine nut and walnut characters. Pretty intense, but also linear and long. Drink now.
92 Points
JamesSuckling.com
Shimmering with rich, iridescent complexity and nuance. Pecans, dried rose petals and coffee bean drawing into an achingly long finish that is electric with energy. Dried citrus peel. Cloves. A kiss of sepia sweetness on the finish. Stunning.
17.5 / 20 Points
Tamlyn Currin - Jancis Robinson MW

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Gonzalez Byass Nectar Pedro Ximenez

Jerez, SPAIN
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
This luscious sweet Sherry makes a decadent after-dinner treat: pour it over good quality vanilla ice cream or pair it with salty blue cheese. Rich notes of figs, molasses, christmas pudding and candied peel are layered on the velvety palate, with a fresh uplift of acidity and lingering notes of treacle toffee and dried fruit on the finish. Delicious! Vegetarian. Drink 2023 - 2026.
92 points
Julie Sheppard - Decanter
Thick and oily in feel, with buckwheat honey, toasted sesame, prune and date flavors forming the core. A Christmas pudding note pervades the exotic finish.
93 points
James Molesworth - Wine Spectator
A smooth nose deals typical P.X. aromas of chocolate, fig and raisin. On the palate, this is thick and a touch chewy but that's not abnormal for this type of wine. Rich flavors of café mocha and chocolate finish long, sweet and satisfying.
93 points
Michael Schachner - Wine Enthusiast

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Gonzalez Byass Elegante Fino Sherry

Jerez, SPAIN
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

ABV: 15%

Closure: Stelvin

From the producers of Tio Pepe, Elegante Fino Sherry is produced from the second pressing of Palomino grapes, grown in the chalky Albariza soils of Jerez. Following fermentation to roughly 11% alcohol the wine is fortified to 15.5% alcohol where it then enters the Elegante Fino solera. The humidity and cool temperature in the cellars then allow a layer of flor yeast to form on the surface of the wine, creating the wine's distinctive aroma and character. The wine remains in barrel for a minimum of 3 years as part of the traditional Solera system. Elegante fino is pale golden in colour, crisp and dry on the palate, and features floral pear aromas with a subtle refreshing finish.
Alc. 15%

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