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Bodegas Emilio Lustau,
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An archetypical Manzanilla, aged in the cathedral-like calm of Lustau’s Bodega in Sanlucar De Barramada. Sea breezes, carried down the Guadalquivir Estuary, add inimitable freshness to this poised and poignant wine. Almonds with a twist of citric acidity inform a palate which has few peers as an al fresco aperitif, with or without a plate of mariscos.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
A text-book, bone dry Manzanilla from the town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, light and fresh, very tangy, clean and crisp with just a hint of saltiness.
London IWC 2005- Silver Medal
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
A text-book, bone dry Manzanilla from the town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, light and fresh, very tangy, clean and crisp with just a hint of saltiness.
London IWC 2005- Silver Medal
Bodegas Emilio Lustau,
Ready, but will keep,
A perfect sherry for puddings such as fruit salad and fruit cake; marmalade and orange peel notes to the fore and a seductive freshness that belies the fortification, the 195 grams of sugar and the weight in the mouth. Dried figs and molasses provide the lower notes, but it is the refreshing character which is the most memorable and pleasurable feature of the wine.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
Bodegas Emilio Lustau,
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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.
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.
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.
Bodegas Emilio Lustau,
Ready, but will keep,
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.
Darker than the night and richer than Croesus: this is to be poured, nonchalantly, onto ice cream. Made with Pedro Ximénez grapes, which are dried under the hot Spanish sun, concentrating the sweetness to create a thick, dark grape must with intense flavours of raisins and molasses that is then fortified and matured in solera.
Darker than the night and richer than Croesus: this is to be poured, nonchalantly, onto ice cream. Made with Pedro Ximénez grapes, which are dried under the hot Spanish sun, concentrating the sweetness to create a thick, dark grape must with intense flavours of raisins and molasses that is then fortified and matured in solera.
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.
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 award-winning sweet Sherry is reminiscent of rich, concentrated fig and raisin fruits. Made from Palomino Fino and sweetened with Pedro Ximénez, it is perfect with mature Cheddar cheese, light desserts and cakes.
This award-winning sweet Sherry is reminiscent of rich, concentrated fig and raisin fruits. Made from Palomino Fino and sweetened with Pedro Ximénez, it is perfect with mature Cheddar cheese, light desserts and cakes.
Bodegas Emilio Lustau,
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If you are a true Sherry aficionado, then the Fino del Jerez En Rama is for you. Intense and concentrated, this has a lovely balance of superb freshness and savoury complexity. There is a beautiful line to this; it has precision and finesse with a classic hazelnut character coming through. The finish is endless, mixing those nutty notes with a delicate hint of marmite. This is gorgeous. Drink now to summer 2020.
Catriona Felstead MW, Buyer (June 2019)
Catriona Felstead MW, Buyer (June 2019)
Bodegas Emilio Lustau,
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Lustau’s Fino del Puerto has an intensely fruity character in its infancy with notes of ripe yellow apples, pears and white peach all present. In many ways it is more like white wine than a Sherry on the nose. The palate gives away its origins though; it is very pure with a savoury backbone. Delicate touches of dried apricot vie with a hint of marmite on the subtle, yet long finish. Drink now to spring 2020.
Catriona Felstead MW, Buyer (June 2019)
Catriona Felstead MW, Buyer (June 2019)
Bodegas Emilio Lustau,
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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.
This Manzanilla Pasada of Sanlúcar is aged for seven years in a solera of 80 barrels. Pale and straw like, the wine has a nose reminiscent of green apple but there is a characteristic salinity which immediately transports the drinker to the land of bacalao and gazpacho. The palate is dry and refreshing while maintaining good structure and a full body. This would be a fantastic pairing for meaty fish served in a rich and creamy sauce, or with sushi.
This Manzanilla Pasada of Sanlúcar is aged for seven years in a solera of 80 barrels. Pale and straw like, the wine has a nose reminiscent of green apple but there is a characteristic salinity which immediately transports the drinker to the land of bacalao and gazpacho. The palate is dry and refreshing while maintaining good structure and a full body. This would be a fantastic pairing for meaty fish served in a rich and creamy sauce, or with sushi.
Bodegas Emilio Lustau,
Ready, but will keep,
Stockholder Don Jaun García Jarana runs this 100-year-old bodega as a hobby, his 300 butts including Finos, Amontillados and Olorosos. His main business is as proprietor of a company called Two Wheels, importing Japanese motorcycles. Despite the apparent lack of synergy, or maybe because of it, his Olorosos are widely acclaimed.
Dark in colour with aromas of dried fruits, this is a rich and concentrated wine. An Oloroso (the word means “fragrant” in Spanish) from the oldest solera, this would be equally at home with game or the cheese board. .
Dark in colour with aromas of dried fruits, this is a rich and concentrated wine. An Oloroso (the word means “fragrant” in Spanish) from the oldest solera, this would be equally at home with game or the cheese board. .
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.
An exemplary Almacenista from the exemplary Bodegas Lustau, Manuel Jurado’s Amontillado is simply outstanding. Deeper in colour than some, it rejoices in notes of walnut, tangy apricot, spice and hints of mocha. Very gently smoky, the style shows off the full and gloriously complex potential of a top Amontillado.
An exemplary Almacenista from the exemplary Bodegas Lustau, Manuel Jurado’s Amontillado is simply outstanding. Deeper in colour than some, it rejoices in notes of walnut, tangy apricot, spice and hints of mocha. Very gently smoky, the style shows off the full and gloriously complex potential of a top Amontillado.
Bodegas Emilio Lustau,
Ready, but will keep,
Relatively new to the celebrated Almacenista family, this 22 butt Solera produces an enigmatically fresh yet persuasively powerful Palo Cortado, the sherry style which is to me both the hardest to fathom and, not unrelated, the most potentially rewarding. Stylistically it sits half way between Amontillado and Oloroso, maintaining the elegance of the former and the nutty complexity of the later, combining them effortlessly with a mysterious and nearly alchemical brio.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
Bodegas Emilio Lustau,
Ready, but will keep,
This superb Pedro Ximénez comes from one cask selected from a Solera of six set aside as a family reserve in the 1930s. Opaque, dark mahogany in colour, with an amber rim. This wine is reminiscent of figs, dates, raisins and liquorice on the nose. Spectacular flavour and density, but not at all cloying. Its light acidity leaves the palate clean. Very long aftertaste.
Simon Field MW - Wine Buyer
Simon Field MW - Wine Buyer
Bodegas Emilio Lustau,
Ready, but will keep,
Decanter World Wine Awards 2015 – Gold Medal Winner – Fortified Wine
This rare Palo Cortado Sherry comes from a selection of the best casks in the very limited solera of Don Rafael. The nose offers intense nutty, pecan aromas. The palate is reminiscent of dark chocolate and delivers bags of flavour, a roundness and warmth, and a great savoury texture.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
This rare Palo Cortado Sherry comes from a selection of the best casks in the very limited solera of Don Rafael. The nose offers intense nutty, pecan aromas. The palate is reminiscent of dark chocolate and delivers bags of flavour, a roundness and warmth, and a great savoury texture.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
Bodegas Emilio Lustau,
Ready, but will keep,
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.
Rich and deeply concentrated with mahogany colouring, this has a nose of Medieval academic achievement, entwined with raisins, dried plums and a hint of gunpowder. A venerable and dry wine, it is complex yet incredibly pure on the finish, chromatic and beguiling.
Rich and deeply concentrated with mahogany colouring, this has a nose of Medieval academic achievement, entwined with raisins, dried plums and a hint of gunpowder. A venerable and dry wine, it is complex yet incredibly pure on the finish, chromatic and beguiling.
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This is aged in American oak casks through the traditional solera method in Lustau's wineries in El Puerto de Santa María, a seaside town situated in the Sherry triangle. The wine is pale yellow, with a fresh, vibrant nose, reminsicent of yeast, leading to a dry and mouth-watering palate. Serve cold as a deliciously refreshing accompaniment to green olives and almonds on a hot day.