SHERRY SHERRY TRIANGLE GRAPES

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3 AN INTRODUCTION TO SHERRY THE SHERRY TRIANGLE THE GRAPES Palomino Is by far the most planted, creating a light tasting table wine but transformed into something sublime after undergoing the solera system aging process. Santa Maria Sanlucar Jerez Pedro Ximénez (PX) Used for sweetening some styles, while 100% PX wines are usually extraordinarily sweet. Moscatel Also sweetens, while in its own makes a unique, fresh grapey and sweet style. THE SOLERA SYSTEM All sherry comes from Western Andalusia, from within the triangle that is formed by the towns Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlucar de Barrameda and El Puerto de Santa Maria. This is the unique method of blending wines in oak barrels, which are stacked on top of one another in rows of three or four high. Wine for bottling is taken from the bottom row (solera), and the barrel is topped up from the row above. Over many years this blending process along with even temperature and himidity produces a consistent style. IF IT Swims, DRINK FINO IF IT Flies, DRINK AMONTILLADO IF IT Walks, DRINK OLOROSO

4 SHERRY FLIGHTS Compare the styles by trying three 50ml sherry measures LOS TRES PUEBLOS 8.50 Manzanilla Pasada En Rama Xixarito, Bodegas Baron Tío Pepe Fino, González Byass Puerto Fino Reserva, Lustau AMONTILLADO Amontillado Viña AB, González Byass Amontillado Seco, Los Arcos, Lustau Amontillado del Duque, González Byass OLOROSO 8.50 Oloroso Seco Alfonso, González Byass Oloroso Seco Don Nuño, Lustau Oloroso Dulce Solera 1847, González Byass PALO CORTADO Palo Cortado, Leonor, González Byass Palo Cortado, Williams & Humbert Palo Cortado, Apóstoles, González Byass DULCE Moscatel Emilin, Lustau Pedro Ximénez, San Emilio, Lustau Pedro Ximénez, Nectar, González Byass

5 SHERRY MANZANILLA A type of fino but lighter. Appley, salty and yeasty with a very light body. Aged for 3-4 years. Manzanilla Pasada En Rama Xixarito Bodegas Baron Intensely fresh and saline, a little wild, smooth and deep. Pasada Pastrana Bodegas Hidalgo Stunning single vineyard wine. Rich and pungent, complex and nutty, creamy layers. Massively long finish. Guía Peñín 94/100 La Bota I Think Equipo Novazos An en rama (from the barrel) bottling of manzanilla salty and tangy yet deliciously easy to drink. Guía Peñín 92/ ml ml ml 7.50 FINO Light, dry and classic style, very dry and crisp with hints of almonds and a fresh yeasty flavour. Tío Pepe Fino González Byass Classic very dry all-rounder perfectly balanced and amazingly versatile. Guía Peñín 94/100 Xeco Fino Bodegas Diez Merito Delicate aromas, light, dry and fresh. Try very chilled, or long over ice with tonic or lemonade. Puerto Fino Reserva Lustau Plenty of body, real finesse, deep nutty saline character; super satisfying. Silver - IWC 100ml ml ml 6.00

6 SHERRY AMONTILLADO An aged fino that s still very dry but nutty. Light to medium bodied. Aged for a minimum of 10 years. Viña AB González Byass Racy and delicate, walnuts and linseed oil, very precise. Guía Peñín 91/100 Los Arcos Lustau Rich hazelnut aromas, dried fruits, complex with hints of smoke and nuts. Gold - IWC Gold - Decanter Del Duque González Byass Minimum 30 years old. Incredible purity, the power shows through in the endlessly long, walnutty finish. Guía Peñín 94/100 Gold - Decanter 100ml ml ml 9.00 PALO CORTADO Aged Amontillado that s dry, rich and round with a smooth Olorosso finish. Aged for over 10 years. Leonor González Byass 75ml 5.00 Intense aromas of toasted almonds, hazelnuts. Persistent and smooth, long finish. Gold - Decanter Dos Cortados 20 year old Williams & Humbert Very precise, distinctive and unmistakable Palo Cortado style. Sublime. Silver - Decanter Apóstoles González Byass Cream toffee on the nose as a touch of PX rounds it out unexpectedly on the palate. Infinitely complex, 30 years old; very special. Gold - IWC Gold - Mundus Vini 75ml ml 9.00

7 SHERRY OLOROSO SECO Darker and richer with a smooth and medium to full-bodied finish. Alfonso González Byass 10 year old, honey, caramel and grilled nuts. The Fonz is a very dry wine, robust on the palate but still so smooth. Silver - Decanter Don Nuño Lustau Walnuts, roasted chestnuts and hints of dark chocolate. Salty mineral flavours meld with dried fruit notes and hints of caramel; a wine of poise and delicacy. Guía Peñín 90/100 Almacenista Pata de Gallina Lustau Bold, rich and concentrated, beautifully rounded and oily, with just a hint of sweetness. Fresh berry fruits and dried figs. Dry and very long finish. Bring on the cheese board! Wine Enthusiast 92/100 Silver - Decanter 100ml ml ml 8.50 OLOROSO DULCE Sherries that are sweetened with Pedro Ximénez. Solera 1847 González Byass 25% PX added to a dry Oloroso. Treacle, black fruits and raisins but such freshness. East India Solera Lustau Sumptuous and hugely satisfying, raisins, toasted caramel and sweet spices. Trophy IWC 75ml ml 6.00

8 SHERRY MOSCATEL Medium to full bodied with raisiny aromas. Sweet and luscious. Emilin Lustau The third sherry grape variety; lustrous, aromatic and distinctive, unique in its grape-like qualities, terrific balance. Robert Parker 96/100 75ml 6.00 PEDRO XIMÉNEZ Notes of intense raisins, dates, figs and treacle. Powerfully sweet. Nectar González Byass Rich, sweet and velvety smooth. Complex flavours of caramel, dried fruits, figs, mocha, nuts and spices. Gold - IWC Pedro Ximénez, San Emilio Lustau Fresher and lighter than many PX, with beguiling aromas of exotic spices and fruits. Raisins, toffee, honey and cake all in a glass. Gorgeous. Gold - IWC 75ml ml 6.50

9 VINOS BLANCO Verdejo/Sauvignon Blanc Altozano Deliciously dry and zesty, with crisp citrus flavours. El Blanco de Lela del Mar Bodegas Bastida Bursting with peaches and apricots. Lagar de Xestosa Godello Adegas Pazo do Mar Crisp, dry sweet n sour freshness from hip Godello grape in Monterrei. Rioja Blanco Bodegas Luis Cañas Fresh citrus fruit, elegant and structured. Albariño Pulpo Pagos Del Rey Generous ripe stone fruits, lovely intensity and minerality. Silver - IWC 175ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ROSADO Rioja Rosado Beronia Mouth-watering redcurrants and strawberries. 175ml ml ml ml 28.00

10 VINOS TINTO El Futuro No Esta Escrito Bodegas Paniza Dark berries, distinctive, elegant and balanced. Pegaso Garnacha Bodegas Manzanos Abundant black fruits, round and mellow. Finca Constancia Selección Full-bodied, dense red and black fruit, spice and tobacco. Great structure. Gold - Mundus Vini Mil Historas Malbec Bodegas Altolandon Juicy dark fruits, complex and powerful high altitude Malbec. Rioja Reserva Beronia Elegant, meaty and structured, cocoa, black fruits and sweet spices. Gold - IWC 175ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml ml 39.00

11 OTHER DRINKS CAVA Brut Reserva Vilarnau Crisp, dry and structured with fresh green apple flavours. Gold - Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championship 125ml ml Brut Rosado Reserva Vilarnau Vibrant, ripe strawberry and raspberry fruit. Refreshing, balanced the perfect aperitif. Gold - Critics Challenge International Wine Competition 125ml ml CERVEZA Estrella Damm 4.6% Smooth, refreshing lager with hoppy aroma and a dry finish. La Pirata Suria Gluten Free Pale Ale 5.0% American Pale Ale style with citrus fruits with soft bitterness. 330ml ml 5.50 BRANDIES Gran Reserva Solera brandies from two of the most prestigious sherry houses. Lepanto, González Byass Aged in American oak casks, Lepanto is the classic Gran Reserva Spanish brandy dry, delicate and complex. Lustau Luscious date and fig aromas, voluptuous palate. Candied orange peel, spice and espresso finish. 50ml ml 11.50

12 TAPAS TAPAS VARIADAS Recommended sherry to match Kikos Crispy corn kernels. Habas Crunchy broad bean snack. Spicy Nuts Almonds, cashews and peanuts roasted with spicy rose harissa. Almendras Manzanilla Xixarito Roasted Marcona almonds. Gordal Olives Puerto Fino Reserva Gordal olives marinated in lemon and rosemary. Tomato Bread Tío Pepe Fino with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. with Jamón Ibérico with cheese of your choice Gazpacho Manzanilla La Bota I Think Traditional Andalusian chilled tomato and pepper soup. Tortilla de Patatas Tío Pepe Fino Clarence Court Old Cotswold Legbar eggs with potatoes, served slightly runny at room temperature. Spinach Salad Xeco Fino with shallots, pine nuts, raisins and orange blossom honey dressing. Albacore Tuna Manzanilla Pasada Pastrana with Lodosa peppers, shallots and watercress. Matrimonio Manzanilla Xixarito Cured and pickled anchovies with crispy bread add 8.75 add

13 TAPAS CHARCUTERÍA Recommended sherry to match Paleta Ibérica Black Label Tío Pepe Fino Legendary, 100% Ibérico pure breed, acorn fed and air cured 36 months. Charcutería Platter Oloroso Seco Don Nuño Selection of premium Spanish sliced cured sausages. Jamón Ibérico Cebo Dos Cortados Palo Cortado Free-range, grain fed and air cured for 30 months. Jamón Serrano Manzanilla La Bota I Think Duroc ham, air cured for 22 months QUESOS Recommended sherry to match Idiazábal Leonor Palo Cortado Smoked ewes cheese with walnuts. Basque Country Manchego Tío Pepe Fino Cured ewes cheese with quince jelly. Castilla-La Mancha Picos Blue Pedro Ximénez Blue cow s cheese with Medjool dates. Castilla-Leon Torta de la Serena Puerto Fino Reserva Creamy ewes cheese with quince jelly. Extremadura Payoyo Amontillado Viña AB / Del Duque Cured goats cheese, fig and almond slice. Cadiz Cheese Platter Amontillado Almacenista Selection of artisan cheeses, fig & almond slice, quince jelly and walnuts

14 TAPAS TAPAS DULCES Recommended sherry to match Molten Chocolate Pudding Emilin Moscatel served with clotted cream. Galician Tart Oloroso Dulce Solera 1847 Traditional almond tart with PX dulce de leche sauce

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