n/v Emilio Lustau Rare Amontillado “Escuadrilla”
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Why We Love It:
Seriously, what’s not to love here? From Emilio Lustau – the platinum standard for fine Sherry – brings us a very special and old Amontillado delivering incredible concentration and complexity at an absurdly low price. Amontillado is a versatile style of dry Sherry that you can sip as an aperitif, or match with bold, flavourful foods. I love this wine as a lazy Sunday afternoon lunch pairing. It’s perfect with fancy grilled cheese sandwiches, salads and other savoury brunch-esque plates. With a dazzling array of savoury nuts and sweet dried fruits, each sniff and sip of this incredible Amontillado Sherry is like an exotic vacation for your palate.
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Food Pairings:
Decadent Homemade French Onion Soup – RECIPE
Slow Roasted Maple Glazed Pork Belly – RECIPE
Smoked Duck Breast & Saved Beet Salad w/ Orange Dressing – RECIPE
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Price:
BOTTLE: $19.95
CASE: $239.40
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Technical Specs:
ALCOHOL: 17.0%
BOTTLE: 375mL
Case Pack: 12 x 375mL
GRAPES: 100% Palomino
CLOSURE: Natural Cork Stopper
CELLAR POTENTIAL: Drink now
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 10°C to 12°C
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Tasting Notes:
“Smoked almond, singed orange peel, date, salted caramel and toasted hazelnut notes all weave together here, with a flicker of sweetness through the finish as a green tea accent chimes in. Shows lovely range and elegance. Drink now.”
92 / 100 Points
James Molesworth / WineSpectator.com
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“How lovely. Amber-coloured and silky, this is technically dry but with a faint trace of sweetness. Imagine toasted hazelnuts, caramel and orange peel energized by a salty tang, with a long, harmonious finish.”
93 / 100 Points
Beppi Crosariol / The Globe & Mail
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