Dry Sack 15 Year Solera Especial

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Williams & Humbert Sherries
Dry Sack 15 Year Solera Especial
Description
Full-bodied with a complex, lingering finish. Very fragrant with aromas of raisins, figs, roasted nuts, oak and vanilla.
CountrySpain
RegionJerez
AppellationJerez
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  • 92 Points
    Somm Challenge Int Wine Competition
    Gold Award
BackgroundFor over 130 years, Bodegas Williams & Humbert have been producing the finest sherries and brandies; as well as a diverse portfolio of spirits, utilizing one of the most traditional methods of ageing, the solera method. Founded in 1877 by Sir Alexander Williams and Arthur Humbert, Bodega Williams & Humbert has been considered to be one of the worlds most prestigious wine producers in the world.

 

Located in the heart of Jerez de la Frontera, Bodega Williams & Humbert has more than 1,200 acres of vineyards, and the largest wine cellar in Europe. The family owned and operated Bodega has produced a great variety of high quality sherries, while maintaining the traditional methods of solera aging. Solera is a method of producing wines, where small amounts of younger wines are systematically blended with the more mature wines over a period of time.

 

Dry Sack 15 Year-Old is a rare indulgence to be enjoyed as a dessert wine or after-dinner drink - a sophisticated alternative to a port or single-malt. A blend of 78% Dry Oloroso and 22% Pedro Jimenez Sherries. Aged for at least 15 years, each Sherry style is first aged in its own Solera system and then blended in a third Solera.

VinificationA blend of 78% Dry Oloroso and 22% Pedro Jimenez Sherries. Aged for at least 15 years, each Sherry style is first aged in its own Solera system and then blended in a third Solera.
ColorWarm mahogany.
NoseVery fragrant with aromas of raisins, figs, roasted nuts, oak and vanilla.
PalateFull-bodied with a complex, lingering finish.
AnalysisAlcohol: 20.5 %RS: 28 g/l
Serving SuggestionsBest served neat or in classic and contemporary cocktails.