Sherry & other oxidized wines

The “Pope of Arbois” retired in 2015. There appears to be a secret library of back vintages hidden in some alternative dimension, so when the portal opened, we reached through…and found these. To be labeled Vin Jaune, the cantankerous Savagnin is late-har

There’s a rich, golden patina hue, with notes of dried fruit, spice, and toasted macadamia. The wine is aged both under flor and then oxidatively, once the yeast layer dies, for up to 25 years in a typical solera system. The Bodega was founded in 1792 and

8 to 10 years under flor and several more years aging oxidatively gives this gorgeous sherry notes of crème brûlée and macadamia nuts. The finish is persistent and bright, yet deep. Allow the wine to open up over hours, if not days. This new project is th

Rancio Sec (Vi Ranci in Spain) is one of the oldest forms of winemaking. Aged in glass demijohns in the sun before transferring to partially filled old oak to encourage oxidation. Fino Sherry-like mineral but with lots of nut, curry spices, dried fruit, c

For those of you sly enough to read every shelf-talker, your diligence has been rewarded by finding one of the best deals in the shop! B. Barbadillo bottles this 4 times a year, so the fruit is amazingly fresh along side rich oxidized notes and profound s

Colosia’s sherries always delight, and this Fino is no different. The bodega has been around since 1838, and is closer to the sea than most, imparting distinctive salinity. This freshness is balanced by a round, soft, nuttiness.

Bodegas Gutierrez Colosia, Oloroso Sherry 375ml