From only R145: Manzanilla, Fino, Amontillado and more

 
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From only R145: Manzanilla, Fino, Amontillado and more Jolette Steyn, 14 June 2022
 

Emilio Lustau: 'Sherry, the world's greatest fortified wine' – Tim Atkin

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Sherry has been made in Southern Spain for centuries and Lustau, established in 1896, is one of the most famous producers, with their almacenistas winning 'Best Fortified Winemaker' in London for more than a decade. This is remarkable because they're only a small to medium-sized bodega for Sherry.

From the chalky soils in Jerez, Sherry is made with white grapes, notably Palomino. Most are bone-dry and are the ultimate food wines with their saltiness and super fresh acidity.

Put simply, there are two main styles of Sherry – one with flor, a layer that protects the wine, and one without. Manzanilla and Fino are the freshest, with alcohols of about 15%, protected from oxygen by live flor.

Pairings: Olives, almonds, sushi and tempura vegetables

Emilio Lustau Manzanilla Papirusa NV

Emilio Lustau
Manzanilla Papirusa NV (375ml)

R 145
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Emilio Lustau Fino del Puerto NV

Emilio Lustau
Fino del Puerto NV (375ml)

R 145
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When the flor fades, you get the nutty, richer and darker-coloured Amontillado and Palo Cortado. Amontillado is an aged Fino, and the rarer Palo Cortado sits between Amontillado and Oloroso in style.

Pairings: Curry, aged cheddar, artichokes, seafood, roast chicken

Emilio Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos NV

Emilio Lustau
Amontillado Los Arcos NV (375ml)

R 145
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Emilio Lustau Palo Cortado Península NV

Emilio Lustau
Palo Cortado Península NV

R 345
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Oloroso has no flor, so the complexity and flavours come from its exposure to air – often over many decades. It's dark and spicy and can drink like a finely aged brandy. The exception is PX, or Pedro Ximénex, which is an intensely sweet, dessert-type Sherry made from sundried grapes.

Pairings (Oloroso): Braised beef or venison, dark chocolate and mature hard cheeses
Pairings (PX): Blue cheese, brownies, vanilla ice cream

Emilio Lustau Oloroso Don Nuño NV

Emilio Lustau
Oloroso Don Nuño NV (375ml)

R 210
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Emilio Lustau Pedro Ximénez San Emilio NV

Emilio Lustau
Pedro Ximénez San Emilio NV (375ml)

R 235
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The lighter styles of Sherry can be drunk over a few weeks, whilst the heavier, richer versions will last for months in the fridge once open.

View all Lustau sherries

Don't miss our special 3-packs of the super rare VORS and Almacenista Sherries.

 
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Vinous regards,

Jolette Steyn

Tasting notes

Emilio Lustau, Manzanilla Papirusa NV

'Complex and rich with savoury ripe citrus and fresh, yeasty nut aromas; vibrant and energetic with a lingering salty finish.' – Decanter World Wine Awards (Jun 2018), 92/100

Emilio Lustau, Fino del Puerto NV

'Bright, with lemon pulp, talc and chamomile notes. A chalky edge holds the finish, giving this a dried, chiseled feel. Drink now.' – James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (Sep 2018), 90/100

Emilio Lustau, Amontillado Los Arcos NV

'Walnut, halva, singed almond and green tea notes give this an intriguing profile, flirting with an off-dry character. Stays dry through the bitter orange-edged finish. Drink now.' – James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (Aug 2016), 90/100

Emilio Lustau, Palo Cortado Península NV

'Tremendously concentrated earthy chestnuts, coffee and chocolate flowing into a savoury, mellow palate with linear acidity and an iodine finish.' – Decanter World Wine Awards (Jun 2018), 93/100

Emilio Lustau, Oloroso Don Nuño NV

'Toffee and baked brown sugar aromas provide a nice opening in this wine. It's fresh and fearless, with popping acidity and layered flavors. Salty dried apricot and orange notes end with dashes of brine and pecan.' – Michael Schachner, Wine Enthusiast (Jun 2018), 92/100

Emilio Lustau, Pedro Ximénez San Emilio NV

'With piercing aromas of raisin pudding, molasses and spice, this rolls out the welcome mat and more. Luscious is probably as tame as you can put it; this is a ribald sweet wine with acidic backbone and hugely intense flavors of baked brown sugar, cinnamon cake and molasses. Powerful but still racy due to bracing acidity. About as good as it gets with P.X.' – Michael Schachner, Wine Enthusiast (Jun 2009), 93/100

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