Cream sherry. Hmmm…for some reason I didn't think I'd ever buy a bottle of cream sherry. I blame this wine for the Nana image that sherry has gained over the years. You know the stuff, the big 4 litre bottle of "Cream sherry" that Nana has in the pantry, just for cooking she says. Yeah right. But really it's the government's fault, the old dear can't afford to buy the good stuff on the pension you see. I reckon that the pension should include a booze allowance of at least $50, and it must be spent on wine each week. After all, if you make it to 65 you need a little reward. I'm sure it would be good for the economy or something too.
Personally, I'm not a fan of the ol' cream sherry, but I do know people who like it (and they are all under 50). Perhaps I'm a bit harsh: it is a well made wine, it just doesn't float my boat.
Light toffee in colour with a nose of maple and Golden syrup, slight raisins and baking spices. In the mouth its not too sweet, not too dry. The palate mirrors the nose fairly much with a bit of spirity hotness now and then. Its a little bland in the mouth, and that can be a good thing at times, but never with sherry for my tastes. 83 Pts.
Source: Toro/Woods Wines Price: Around $25 Closure: Conventional Cork
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Dave,
You would get my vote!
Did you taste it in dressing gown and slippers?
No, I was in my smoking jacket. I will try the gown and slippers tonight and see how it goes
I always picked you as a Cream Sherry Man. The whole Spanish thing is just a thinly veiled ruse to give your Cream Sherry Addiction some sort of credibility….
GW
I’ve been found out, I’ll admit it. But I still don’t belive you that it tastes better when wearing ladies underwear. Maybe its just me…