Williams & Humbert 'William's Colección' Oloroso Viejisimo Estático en rama 2001 (Bottled January 2019) 500ml

Super deep and complex, rich and saline, with a pure developed perfume. Mapled acorn-rich, lightly glyceric, deeply spiced, strong at the rim, releasing to an athereal boof from a structural base. Fine glazed toffee nut, orange blossom, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, dried chestnut honey, toasted hazelnuts, delicate tangerine caramel, brandied citrus, sandalwood. The acidity itself is incredibly complex, carrying brine and rind, fine old wheat and praline in a gloriously patinated, running mouthfeel. Finish = forever!

Country: Spain
Producer: Williams & Humbert
Region: Jerez

Valdespino Yellow Label Pedro Ximenez

Valdespino is one of the oldest and most traditional Sherry houses. They still ferment a large proportion of their wines in wood, giving their wines added depth and complexity.

Colour is an aged clear yellow brown, very dark in colour (hence ‘Black’ Sherry), with a green tinge from extended barrel ageing. The bouquet is one of intense sultanas which drives the palate delivering mellow sunburnt and sweet grape characters. A heavy-weight, sweet dessert fortified wine, dense with a very powerful … more

Country: Spain
Producer: Valdespino
Region: Jerez

Valdespino VORS Moscatel "Toneles" 375ml

"The Romaee-Conti of Jerez".

Moscatel Toneles is one of the legendary wines of the sherry region, produced by Valdespino.

It is an extremely old, powerful Moscatel that was long forgotten, because there was simply no market for it - up until Robert Parker gave it 100/100 a while back. Anyway it is said to be over 100 years of age (though they don't seem to disclose that).

"The NV Moscatel Toneles has reached a mythical status locally in Spain. It's … more

Country: Spain
Region: Jerez

Valdespino Palo Cortado Viejo C.P. Single Vineyard

Single Vineyard.

The wines that make up this Palo Cortado have an average age of more than 25 years. Originally, it was aged in Calle Ponce in the city of Jerez; hence the initials still printed on the label. During aging, the wine is refreshed with Fino Inocente and Amontillado Tío Diego, two other top bottlings in Valdespino’s portfolio. The end result is a wine that smells smoky and rich in caramelized flavor, but tastes dry to the bone; all … more

Country: Spain
Producer: Valdespino
Region: Jerez

Valdespino Manzanilla Deliciosa 375ml

This is a single vineyard sherry which is unusual and has the trademark fine, salty character which Manzanilla is famous for. Drink well chilled.

Country: Spain
Producer: Valdespino
Region: Jerez
Sub Region: Sanlucar de Barrameda

Valdespino Inocente Fino 375ml

A rarity - single vineyard Fino. Aged under flor yeast for 8 years to give the crisp tang of salty air - lightish and a touch herbal & floral, with a light, tight & firm finish. Delicious aperitif!

Country: Spain
Region: Jerez

Valdespino Fino Inocente 375ml

A rarity - single vineyard Fino. Aged under flor yeast for 8 years to give the crisp tang of salty air - lightish and a touch herbal & floral, with a light, tight & firm finish. Delicious aperitif!

Country: Spain
Producer: Valdespino
Region: Jerez

Valdespino El Candado Pedro Ximenez

El Candado is Spanish for the padlock, and indeed every bottle comes with a small padlock and two little keys. The idea is that a butt from this solera used to be locked away as someone from the Valdespino family wanted to keep the wine to himself.

As with most PX, it is very sweet and unctuous, but not over the top. The palate shows toffee notes, dessert with figs and honey & guava. It grows slightly darker towards the … more

Country: Spain
Producer: Valdespino
Region: Jerez

Valdespino Contrabandista Amontillado

The Solera was established in 1892 and this sherry represents the ultimate achievement in a classic aged Amontillado.It is medium-dry with a perfect balance of nutty flavour and can be enjoyed straight, chilled or over ice.

Country: Spain
Producer: Valdespino
Region: Jerez

Sanchez Romate Amontillado NPU

Romate's entry level Amontillado, but quality is not in doubt. Drink as an aperitf in cooler weather.

Country: Spain
Producer: Romate
Region: Jerez

Sanchez Ayala 'Gabriela' Manzanilla Vina Las Cañas (Pago Balbaína) 375ml

Sanchez Ayala are an undiscovered treat here in Australia. Much used by the Navazos project, this bodega makes some wonderful Sherries, of which this is a terrific starting point.

This is superb value.

Classic flor notes dominate the aromatics, but don't overpower the wine - there are still nuances of fresh bread, almond and saline notes. The palate is quite delicate but wonderfully fresh with excellent racy, salty flor-driven Manzanilla character.

Country: Spain
Producer: Sanchez Ayala
Region: Jerez
Sub Region: Sanlucar de Barrameda

Romate Pedro Ximenez 'Cardenal Cisneros'

This is Romate's best seller in the PX stakes and stacks up well against almost all competitors. Rich, full-bodied and a clean finish.

Country: Spain
Producer: Romate
Region: Jerez

Romate Fino Perdido En Rama Saca de Enero 2021

"Sánchez Romate's Fino Perdido is neither a classic fino nor perhaps a classic en rama wine. The name means 'lost fino' and refers to the fact that it is a style of wine, an aged fino bordering on fino-amontillado (a classification that no longer exists), that is today relatively rare. It does spend all of its 7-8 years under the film-forming yeast called flor that protects the wine from oxygen (keeping it pale and fresh) but it spends considerably longer … more

Country: Spain
Producer: Romate
Region: Jerez

Romate Don Jose Oloroso

Don Jose is rich, dark and full-flavoured, Serve as an aperitif with unsalted nuts or with game and red meats.

Country: Spain
Producer: Romate
Region: Jerez

Lustau VORS Pedro Ximenez 500ml

Country: Spain
Producer: Bodegas Lustau
Region: Jerez