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
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 12.00 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 14.50 Palo Cortado, Leonor, González Byass Palo Cortado, Williams & Humbert Palo Cortado, Apóstoles, González Byass DULCE 13.50 Moscatel Emilin, Lustau Pedro Ximénez, San Emilio, Lustau Pedro Ximénez, Nectar, González Byass
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. 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 92/100 100ml 6.00 100ml 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 5.00 100ml 6.50 100ml 6.00
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 6.00 100ml 6.50 75ml 9.00 PALO CORTADO Aged Amontillado that s dry, rich and round with a smooth Oloroso 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 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 9.00
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 100ml 5.50 100ml 6.50 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 4.00 75ml 6.00
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 4.50 75ml 6.50
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 Freshness, depth and character from the increasingly hip Godello grape in Galicia. Rioja Tempranillo Blanco Marqués de la Concordia Orchard fruits with touch of citrus, structured and balanced. Albariño Pulpo Pagos Del Rey Generous ripe stone fruits, lovely intensity and minerality. Silver - IWC 175ml 5.90 250ml 7.90 500ml 15.75 750ml 23.50 175ml 6.50 250ml 8.75 500ml 16.75 750ml 24.50 175ml 7.90 250ml 10.75 500ml 21.00 750ml 31.00 175ml 8.25 250ml 10.75 500ml 21.50 750ml 31.50 175ml 9.00 250ml 12.75 500ml 25.00 750ml 36.00 ROSADO Rioja Rosado Beronia Mouth-watering redcurrants and strawberries. 175ml 8.25 250ml 10.75 500ml 21.50 750ml 31.50
VINOS TINTO El Futuro No Esta Escrito Bodegas Paniza Dark berries, distinctive, elegant and balanced. Pegaso Garnacha Bodegas Finca 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 5.90 250ml 7.90 500ml 15.75 750ml 23.50 175ml 6.50 250ml 8.75 500ml 16.75 750ml 25.50 175ml 7.50 250ml 9.75 500ml 19.50 750ml 28.50 175ml 8.75 250ml 11.90 500ml 22.50 750ml 33.50 175ml 9.90 250ml 13.25 500ml 27.50 750ml 40.00
OTHER DRINKS CAVA Brut Reserva Marqués de la Concordia Classic yeasty aromas, dry and structured with bold flavours. Brut Rosé Marqués de la Concordia Vibrant, fruity rosado with juicy strawberry and a hint of creaminess. 125ml 7.50 750ml 29.50 125ml 7.50 750ml 29.50 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 4.85 330ml 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. 25ml 5.25 25ml 5.25
TAPAS TAPAS VARIADAS Recommended sherry to match Kikos Crispy corn kernels. Habas Crunchy broad bean snack. 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 Tortilla de Patatas Tío Pepe Fino Clarence Court Old Cotswold Legbar eggs with potatoes, served slightly runny at room temperature. Curly Endive Salad Manzanilla Xixarito Lodosa peppers, red onion, tomato, goats cheese and olive oil bread. Escalivada Amontillado Viña AB Tomato, chargrilled aubergine, Lodosa pepper and onion on toast. Ibérico Meatballs Oloroso Seco Don Nuño cooked in rich tomato and red pepper sauce. Alcachofas Puerto Fino Confit artichokes, cod brandade and romesco sauce. Matrimonio Manzanilla Xixarito Cured and pickled anchovies with crispy bread. Octopus Galician Style Puerto Fino / Amontillado Los Arcos Potatoes, paprika and extra virgin olive oil. 2.50 2.50 3.75 4.25 3.50 add 8.75 add 3.50 4.75 5.75 6.25 6.75 7.75 8.75 12.50
TAPAS CHARCUTERÍA Recommended sherry to match Jamón Ibérico Bellota Black Label Manzanilla Pasada Pastrana Legendary, 100% Ibérico pure breed, acorn fed and air cured 36 months. Charcutería Platter Palo Cortado Dos Cortados Selection of premium Spanish sliced cured sausages. 14.75 6.75 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 Penapelada Del Duque Amontillado Semi-cured cows cheese with chilli jam. Castilla-Leon Payoyo Amontillado Cured goats cheese, fig and almond slice. Cádiz Cheese Platter Palo Cortado Selection of artisan cheeses, fig & almond slice, quince jelly and walnuts. 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 12.50 TAPAS DULCES Recommended sherry to match Molten Chocolate Pudding Emilin Moscatel served with berry compote and clotted cream. Galician Tart Oloroso Dulce Solera 1847 Traditional almond tart with PX dulce de leche sauce. 5.75 5.75
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