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Looking to try something new…<\/strong><\/h3>\n Recently I tasted the following dynamic range of Sherry\u2019s – crafted to pair with olives, varied seafood & vegetable tapas\u2019, first & second courses & desserts. Here are a few brief words to describe my first impressions and the essence of each Sherry. A versatile range you can share at anytime.
\nRemember – ‘when & where possible, all wine tastes better when served from the appropriate wine glass and at the ideal temperature\u2019.\n\t\t\t\t\"Fine-Sherry-021\"\n\t

Valdespino
\u2018Inocente\u2019 Fino<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Jerez – Spain
\nHead Winemaker:<\/strong> Eduardo Ojeda
\nLight golden in colour – delicate and pungent to the nose, a truly superb and delicious dry fresh flavour. The palate is light in weight and leaving a pleasant freshness and persistence. (Dry Style : 15% Alc.).
\u2022 100% Palomino – Oak aged for around 8 – 10 years under the \u2018flor\u2019.
\nEnjoy as:<\/strong> an aperitif, perfect with light soups, varied seafood & shellfish tapas’ & green olives. \n

\u2022 Serve chilled 8\u00b0- 10\u00b0C :<\/strong> *Retail – NZ$48.99<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Manzanilla-Sherry-02\"\n\t

Valdespino
\u2018Deliciosa\u2019 Manzanilla<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong> Sanl\u00facar de Barrameda – Spain
\nHead Winemaker:<\/strong> Eduardo Ojeda
\nMade only in the seaside village of Sanlucar de Barrameda. The veil of ‘flor’ imparts a nutty character, with fresh herb and rock salt notes on the nose, nicely balanced and seamlessly integrated, finishing on an elegantly crisp note. (Dry Style : 15% Alc.).
\u2022 100% Palomino – Oak aged for 4 – 6 years under \u2018flor\u2019.
\nEnjoy as:<\/strong> an aperitif & goes specially well with varied seafood tapa\u2019s & many light first courses.\n

\u2022 Serve chilled 8\u00b0- 10\u00b0C :<\/strong> *Retail – NZ$48.99 <\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Amontillado-Sherry-01\"\n\t

Valdespino
\u2018Tio Diego\u2019 Amontillado<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Jerez – Spain
\nHead Winemaker:<\/strong> Eduardo Ojeda
\nThis Amontillado Sherry is fermented in oak casks. The resulting sherry is an amber coloured wine, the palate is dry, ample and well balanced with layered complexity and with clear almonds and hazelnut characters.
\u2022 100% Palomino – Oak aged for 8 years under the \u2018flor\u2019 – then 6 – 8 years oxidation in oak.
\nEnjoy as:<\/strong> an aperitif & can accompany bbq’d white meats & flavoured, seasoned dishes.\n

\u2022 Serve chilled 9\u00b0- 10\u00b0C : <\/strong>*Retail – NZ$48.99 <\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Oloroso-Sherry-01\"\n\t

Valdespino
\u2018Real Tesoro\u2019 Oloroso<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Jerez – Spain
\nHead Winemaker:<\/strong> Eduardo Ojeda
\nDark amber in colour. Pungent hazelnut and dried fruits to the nose. This dry Oloroso has an inviting vibrant palate, which is smooth, well-balanced and with a pleasant aftertaste.
\u2022 100% Palomino – Oak aged for 5 years – *without the cover of the ‘flor’.
\nEnjoy with:<\/strong> rich soups, grilled seasoned meats, mild game & aged hard cheeses.\n

\u2022 Serve chilled 11\u00b0- 14\u00b0C :<\/strong> *Retail – NZ$28.99 <\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Oloroso-Solera-03\"\n\t

Valdespino
Solera 1842 Oloroso VOS<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Jerez – Spain
\nHead Winemaker:<\/strong> Eduardo Ojeda
\nThe Solera was started in 1842 – sweet raisins, mocha-chocolate, dried figs, dates and Turkish coffee. Caramelised sugar and walnuts, with traces of acidity that\u2019s perfectly balance its sweetness, with a long finish. *(residual sugar 45 – 50 g\/L : 21% Alc.)
\u2022 90% Palomino & 10% P.X. – Oak aged for 20+ years.
\nEnjoy with:<\/strong> coffee cream & nut desserts, pastries and is delicious with tiramisu or a rich fruit cake.\n

\u2022 Serve chilled 10\u00b0- 12\u00b0C :<\/strong> *Retail – NZ$78.99 <\/strong> – 375ml.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"PX-Sherry-03\"\n\t

Valdespino
‘El Candado’ Pedro Xim\u00e9nez<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Jerez – Spain
\nHead Winemaker:<\/strong> Eduardo Ojeda
\nThe grapes are left in the sunshine at least two weeks. Intense mahogany – full of dried flavours of raisins, figs, molasses, nuts, chocolate and very elegant sweet notes. The palate is complex, rich, smooth with a long aftertaste. *(residual sugar 405 g\/L : 18% Alc.)
\u2022 100% Pedro Xim\u00e9nez – Oak aged for 10-12 years.
\nEnjoy with:<\/strong> desserts, pastries and is truly delicious poured over ice cream. \u2022 Serve chilled 9\u00b0- 10\u00b0C\n

*Retail – NZ$49.99 <\/strong> or 375ml $26.99<\/strong><\/p>\n\t

Introducing the dynamic wine called Sherry:<\/strong><\/h3>\nTitle:<\/strong> A brief insight into Sherry
\nCrafted \/ Unique to:<\/strong> Southern Spain
\nRegion:<\/strong> *Between Jerez, Sanlucar & El Puerto de Santa Maria
\nLocal Name:<\/strong> Vino de Jerez
\nSherry must come from the triangular area of the province of Cadiz between Jerez, Sanlucar de Barrameda, and El Puerto de Santa Maria. Sherry is made in Spain from three traditional white grapes: Palomino, Moscatel & Pedro Xim\u00e9nez. Sherry differs from other wines – because fortification takes place after fermentation, all natural Sherries are fermented dry; any sweetness is applied later: – please enjoy the short Sherry wine video…<\/em> – *(published Oct. 2015)\n\t