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Apostoles VORS NV
Sherry Jerez - Manzanilla, SpainColloquially, VORS means "Very Old Rare Sherry”, though Vinum Optimum Rare Signatum is the actual expression. This qualification is issued by Jerez’s Consejo Regulador for specific wines of exceptional quality and an average age of over 30 years. Apostoles is a minimum of 30 years old (verified by carbon dating) and in reality, much older; the Solera was begun in 1862 with the visit of Queen Isabella to Jerez. Rich and intense on the nose, with sweet roasted hazelnuts, fresh figs and sea salt. The lengthy and complex palate is layered with marmalade, dark honey, sweet tobacco, earthy orange oil, and salted walnut richness. There is a slight bitter nut shell grip to the tannins – an isle to grasp onto in this swirling briny sea of concentrated flavours. 6-8% Pedro Ximenez sweetens and fattens up Palomino’s linearity, if blunts the finish ever so slightly. Slight warmth on the finish, best absorbed with pate or blue cheese stuffed dates. Gonzales Byass is one of the dwindling number of shippers with soleras of this age and quality, so when you see this outstanding wine on the shelf at this price, get it.Tasted: 23 September 2016Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $39.99 | 750ml | BCL Stores |
Blend: Palomino Fino - Pedro XiménezCSPC: 127761UPC: 08410023090445
