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Gonzalez Byass Alfonso Dry Oloroso 375ml

By 305|2024-09-26T19:42:10+00:00January 29, 2022|Categories: $20-$30, Fortified Wines, Jerez, Sherry, Spain|Tags: Jerez, Sherry|

González Byass was created in 1835 by Manuel Maria González and remains in family hands today, now in the fifth and sixth generation. Founded in Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, in the heart of Sherry country, it is dedicated to the production of high quality sherries. The Sherry triangle, made up of Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa Maria and Sanlucar de Barrameda, has a unique microclimate influenced by the surrounding Atlantic Ocean and Guadalquivir and Guadalete rivers. Production is dominated by the Palomino variety, and vines are planted in the white Albariza soil, with high chalk content which is excellent for retaining moisture. These soil conditions, combined with over 3,000 hours of annual sunshine, fresh, humid breezes from the west (poniente) and warm, dry breezes from the east (levante) have formed the perfect marriage with the Palomino variety to produce an array of sherry styles.

All sherries are aged following the traditional Solera system where the wines are blended in 600 litre American oak casks. Many styles are produced with distinctive characters depending on whether they have been aged under the influence of the flor (a layer of natural yeast) or as an oloroso (in contact with oxygen). Golden amber color, dry, with lemon rind, hazelnut husk, toasted sesame and green tea notes mixed together

Gonzalez Byass Alfonso Vina AB 12 anos Amontillado

By 305|2024-09-26T19:55:10+00:00September 26, 2024|Categories: $20-$30, Fortified Wines, Jerez, Sherry, Spain|Tags: Jerez, Sherry|

Gonzalez Byass Alfonso Vinas AB 12 anos Amontillado has subtle and delicate aromas, typical Palomino, aromas of hazelnuts, and slight reminders of yeast due to its time under the flor. On the palate Viña AB shows subtle notes of oak due to the 12 years spent in cask. Pleasant with a balanced acidity. Long aftertaste with slight saltiness and bitterness on the finish.

Gonzalez Byass Nectar Pedro Ximinez Sherry

By 305|2024-07-24T14:41:20+00:00December 12, 2023|Categories: $10-$20, Fortified Wines, Jerez, Sherry, Spain|Tags: Jerez, Sherry|

Gonzalez Byass Nectar Pedro Ximinez Sherry shows an intense ebony color with iodine tones and intense legs due to high sugar content. On the nose rich aromas of fruits such as raisins, figs and dates accompanied by honey, syrup and fruit preserve. On the palate velvety and smooth with good acidity which alleviates the sweetness. Long and flavourful finish.

Lustau Manzanilla Reserva Papirusa

By 305|2024-10-15T16:53:50+00:00January 30, 2024|Categories: $10-$20, Fortified Wines, Jerez, Sherry, Spain|Tags: Jerez, Sherry|

100% PALOMINO

Manzanilla Papirusa

Aged following a biological ageing, under a veil of yeast called “flor” in the cool, humid, salty air of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, a fishing town on the estuary of the Guadalquivir river. Bright yellow colour with golden reflections. This Manzanilla is laced with sea breeze scents and pleasant chamomile and flor aromas. Bone dry and light, fresh and crisp, with a hint of sea salt on the palate. Delicate and refreshingly acid with a lingering aftertaste. Papirusa means “elegant and beautiful”. It was the name of the doll that Emilio Lustau gave the daughter of Joaquín Burgos, first manager of Bodegas Lustau in the ’40s.

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