Lustau East India Solera Rich Cream Sherry

The East India Solera Rich Cream Sherry is one of the great icons of Lustau. Its ageing process mimics that of some 17th century wines developed during transatlantic journeys to distant Spanish colonies. This multi-award winning rich cream sherry is a blend of 80% Palomino sweetened with 20% Pedro Ximénez. Each wine (Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez) is matured, separately in its own solera for 12 years. Once blended together, the resulting sherry is returned to a 45-cask solera for a further 3 years ageing. In centuries gone by, casks with sherry were lashed to ships sailing for the Indies as ballast and were found to develop an extraordinary smoothness and complexity. Lustau has revived this style of sherry in the East India wine. Dark mahogany in colour with green-amber edge. It offers vibrant notes of maple syrup, brown sugar, shoe polish, raisin and chocolate beer nuts, all very well integrated. On the palate it is smooth and rich at the beginning, full of prune and burned oranges peel flavours. Provocative spicy notes appear just before its nuttiness and terrific acidity cuts through the sweetness. A truly unforgettable finish. Serve slightly chilled, between 10 – 12ºC. This wine is a perfect companion to light desserts and cakes, but can also be served with creamy cheeses or foie-gras. Try it also on the rocks with a slice of orange, simply delicious.

Wine File
Producer:
Lustau
Country:
Spain
Region:
Andalucía
Sub Region:
Sherry
Style:
Fortified Wine
Primary Grape(s):
Palomino , Pedro Ximénez
Bottle Size:
75cl
Alcohol:
15.0%
Closure:
Natural Cork
Contains Sulphites:
Yes
Units Per Bottle:
20.0
Regular Price
£27.00
Sale Price
£27.00
Regular Price
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Unit Price
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Best sherry!

My sister bought me this sherry a couple of years ago. So pleased to find it the best local shop! Such a great choice and lovely people! Recommend both sherry and shop!