Our Fortified Wines
Our links with fortified wines have been in existence for centuries, so what better way to utilise the knowledge gained over the generations than to produce our Own Selection Port, Sherry and Madeira, with the assistance of some of the world's most well-respected producers?
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Ready, but will keep,
Sherry is probably the most under-valued fine wine in the world, with levels of complexity and persistence that would command a 10-fold increase in price were they sourced from Bordeaux or Burgundy. When to drink this gem: before dinner with some salted almonds or olives works, as does afterwards, with some walnuts. Oloroso is also surprisingly good with robust meat dishes.
Our Dry Oloroso has a nose suggestive of something sweet, with its notes of walnuts and dried fruit, so the lack of sweetness on the palate is initially something of a shock. As the layers of flavour unfold in your mouth, this is clearly a very different wine from a more commercial, sweetened cream Sherry. In addition to the nuts and raisined-depth, there is a haunting toffee-sweetness on the palate of this dry wine. The finish persists for an age.
Our Dry Oloroso has a nose suggestive of something sweet, with its notes of walnuts and dried fruit, so the lack of sweetness on the palate is initially something of a shock. As the layers of flavour unfold in your mouth, this is clearly a very different wine from a more commercial, sweetened cream Sherry. In addition to the nuts and raisined-depth, there is a haunting toffee-sweetness on the palate of this dry wine. The finish persists for an age.
Bodegas Emilio Lustau,
Drink now,
Bodegas Emilio Lustau was established in 1896 and was initially a small family concern until the founder`s son-in-law placed it on a business footing. The firm is perhaps best known as pioneering the Almacenista system, whereby individual dry Sherries are produced from small private holdings. These are bottled under Lustau`s name but with the individual bodega's name on the label as well. Today they are amongst the most sought-out Sherries in the region.
This Amontillado, especially blended for us and classically aged in Jerez de la Frontera, expertly captures vestigial freshness from the flor yeast, which has been allowed to die, in return adding colour, texture and complex malty hazelnut flavours to an unnervingly complex ensemble.
This Amontillado, especially blended for us and classically aged in Jerez de la Frontera, expertly captures vestigial freshness from the flor yeast, which has been allowed to die, in return adding colour, texture and complex malty hazelnut flavours to an unnervingly complex ensemble.
Quinta De La Rosa,
Drink now,
The talents of winemaker Jorge Moreira have transformed the wines at this top estate of the Douro, Quinta de la Rosa. Established in the 19th century, owned and run by the Bergqvist family, La Rosa is blessed with vineyards of spectacular quality.
This wine is especially produced for Berry Bros. & Rudd and boasts La Rosa’s classic feminine charm and attractive aromatics, coupled with delicious accessibility and silky, warming sweet berry-fruit. This Port does not need decanting and is delicious to drink now.
This wine is especially produced for Berry Bros. & Rudd and boasts La Rosa’s classic feminine charm and attractive aromatics, coupled with delicious accessibility and silky, warming sweet berry-fruit. This Port does not need decanting and is delicious to drink now.
Quinta De La Rosa,
Ready, but will keep,
Quinta de la Rosa has forged a reputation for its elegant, “wine-lover’s” Ports and our LBV is no exception. This is full of ¬fine raspberry and blackberry fruit; a beautiful freshness mingling with sweet sophistication. The palate has real poise with intriguing layers of sweet spice combining with a savoury complexity. The ¬finish is long and moreish, with a slightly drier sensation than other Houses, making it a particularly fabulous match with a cheese course. The beauty of this LBV is that it is not overly rich and, by contrast, is fresh on its toes, encouraging (at least) another sip. Catriona Felstead MW, Wine Buyer
Quinta do Noval,
Ready, but will keep,
We have worked closely with the illustrious Quinta do Noval to create this new addition to our own label Port range. Blended specially for us from some of Noval’s finest Tawnies, it is a real treat. Sophisticated nutty aromas and flavours give way to a beautifully layered texture and a fantastically long finish. Subtle yet complex, this is a warming and rewarding wine to enjoy alongside a large chunk of blue Dolcelatte cheese and a warm fire.
Catriona Felstead MW, Wine Buyer
Catriona Felstead MW, Wine Buyer
We have worked with the esteemed Bodegas Emilio Lustau to create our Own Selection Sherries, each of which displays the quintessential style of Jerez’s famous fortified wine. From the lip-smacking salty tang of the Fino to the subtle, nutty character of the Amontillado and the richer, rounded complexity of the Oloroso, these are beautiful wines offering exceptional value.
Each case contains 1 bottle of each of the following wines:
Berry Bros. & Rudd Amontillado, Emilio Lustau, Jerez, Spain
Berry Bros. & Rudd Fino, Emilio Lustau, Jerez, Spain
Berry Bros. & Rudd Dry Oloroso, Barbadillo, Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Each case contains 1 bottle of each of the following wines:
Berry Bros. & Rudd Amontillado, Emilio Lustau, Jerez, Spain
Berry Bros. & Rudd Fino, Emilio Lustau, Jerez, Spain
Berry Bros. & Rudd Dry Oloroso, Barbadillo, Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Symington Family Estates,
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We have again worked with the Symingtons to craft our Vintage Port. The 2016 vintage was de¬ned by freshness and elegance. Our example has an intense nose full of red and black fruit, coupled with fresh blood orange zest. The palate is lively and bright with both blackberry and blueberry fruit coming to the fore, and a hint of sweet raspberries behind. The typical herbal notes of the Douro are in evidence with touches of sweet spice. The palate culminates in a long, lingering ¬finish. The tannins are very clearly present, yet are smooth and exceptionally fi¬ne. This is a highly attractive, elegant Vintage Port with depth and character. Drink 2026-2048.
Catriona Felstead MW, Wine Buyer
Catriona Felstead MW, Wine Buyer
Symington Family Estates,
For laying down,
When we asked Charles Symington, Head Winemaker at Dow, Graham and Warre, to send in samples for our Own Selection from the superb 2011 vintage, he was happy to oblige. After extensive tasting, we concluded the wine made in the style of Graham best captured the essence of this extraordinary year with its precision, purity and power.
The blend is mainly Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz, with a small percentage of Souzão sourced from some of the best vineyards of the Douro Superior. The nose glories in notes of gum cistus and violet, and the palate is beautifully rounded, yet with finely etched tannins on the finish – making this vintage, to my mind, the best since 1994.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
The blend is mainly Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz, with a small percentage of Souzão sourced from some of the best vineyards of the Douro Superior. The nose glories in notes of gum cistus and violet, and the palate is beautifully rounded, yet with finely etched tannins on the finish – making this vintage, to my mind, the best since 1994.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
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The famous house of Emilio Lustau has been maturing Fino Sherries in Puerto de Santa María since 1869. This superlative example harnesses their expertise to offer a wine of great pedigree. Aromatics of sea air, yeast and green apples lead to an equally distinguished palate, which is marked by its smoky gravitas and great potential to match a wide variety of tapas dishes.