Product Description: Our Sherry — a skin-fermented blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, fortified with our own distilled spirits, aged through a solera system that blends seven vintages. Bold, complex, made for thoughtful moments.
Tasting Notes: A captivating amber hue with notes of hazelnut, almond, dried apricot, and figs. The palate opens dry, followed by an intriguing balance of sweet and sour. Layers of vanilla, spice, and a hint of salinity. Persistent, warm, satisfyingly complex.
Winemaker's Notes: This Sherry began with a skin-fermented blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. We invested in a still, navigated the complexities of federal licensing, and started distilling our wines for fortification. The solera system: each new vintage is introduced into the top barrel, cascading down and blending with previous vintages. Seven vintages, interwoven. A testament to our terroir and growth.
Technical Details:
- Variety: Chardonnay / Sauvignon Blanc blend
- Appellation: Non-VQA (Solera method)
- Alcohol: 18.5%
- Residual Sugar: 10 g/L
- Vintage: Non-Vintage Solera (Avg age: 4 years)
- Production: 300 bottles
Food Pairing Suggestions:
- Cheeses and nuts — manchego, aged gouda
- Charcuterie and olives
- Mushroom dishes and chorizo
- Spanish tapas
Serving Suggestions: Best served chilled, 10–13°C, in a small wine glass or a copita (traditional sherry glass). 2–3 oz pour.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should I serve the Sherry?
Chilled, 10–13°C. A small wine glass or a copita (traditional sherry glass). 2–3 oz pour.
What food pairs well with the Sherry?
Cheeses and nuts, charcuterie, olives, mushroom dishes, chorizo. Sherry is extraordinarily versatile with food. Try it with manchego or aged gouda.
What's in our Sherry? Is it vegan?
Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, fermented on the skins, fortified with our own distilled spirits, then aged in a solera system (seven vintages, blended each year). 18.5% ABV. 10 g/L residual sugar (off-dry). Vegan. Average solera age: 4 years. Non-VQA.
How long will Sherry keep after opening?
Re-cap and refrigerate. 1–2 months. The high alcohol stabilizes it.
Where can I buy our Sherry?
Direct at the winery and online (Ontario only) — limited production of 300 bottles. Not at the LCBO or licensee restaurants.
