Sherry Jerez - Manzanilla, SpainTry something different like this "Very Old Rare Sherry" or Vinum Optimum Rare Signatum, a label the Jerez Consejo Regulador awards specific wines of exceptional quality with an average age of over 30 years. Apostoles is, in fact, much older thanks to its working Solera that dates to 1862, marking the visit of Queen Isabella to Jerez. A meal in itself, this is a gorgeous, intense, rich wine packed with raisins, figs, sweet marmalade, walnuts, and dark honey. The wine is based on the palomino grape, but adding 7 percent pedro ximenez sweetens the wine, thickens the palate, and adds a bit of fat to a refreshing finish. There are precious few old soleras, so this is a real opportunity to taste and enjoy history in your glass.Tasted: 20 November 2022Tasted by: Prices:
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$39.99
750ml
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Producer: Gonzalez Byass and Co Ltd.Distributors: Andrew Peller Import Agency Blend: Palomino Fino - Pedro XiménezCSPC: 127761UPC: 08410023090445
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
Producer: Gonzalez Byass and Co Ltd.Distributors: Andrew Peller Import Agency Blend: Palomino Fino - Pedro XiménezCSPC: 127761UPC: 08410023090445
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