Bodegas Gutiérrez-Colosía

Bodegas Gutiérrez-Colosía was founded in 1838. This Andalusian winery, at the mouth of the Guadalete River, is ideally located to capture the drying Levante and humid Poniente winds. These dueling elements are integral to the production of Jerez’ famous flor – the layer of yeast that protects Fino during its ageing. Excellent fortified wines are made here in the estate’s multi-tiered solera system.

GUTIÉRREZ-COLOSÍA MANZANILLA, DO MANZANILLASANLÚCAR DE BARRAMEDA

VESPUCCI BRANDY DE JEREZ, SOLERA RESERVA

Discreet white floral, apple, and nutty aromas mingle with the classic baker’s yeast notes so common to Fino and Manzanilla sherries. The palate has a tangy hint of sea salt that lifts its bonedry, light-bodied structure. Finishes with a subtle, refreshing bitterness. This textbook Manzanilla is aged for three years in the traditional method of fractional blending known as criaderas y soleras . 2023-2025– jb

Chamomile, almond, baker’s yeast, apple

Fresh bread, almond, sea salt

Creamy salmorejo soup

This fine topaz-coloured reserve brandy is made from Jerez’ signature grape, Palomino Fino, aged for ten years in a traditional solera system. The final blend includes a small portion of 50-year-old brandy as well as a touch of sweet, raisined Pedro Ximénez bringing roundness and complexity.– jb

Dried citrus peel, apple, vanilla, nutmeg

Dried fruit, baking spice, earthy

GUTIÉRREZ-COLOSÍA FINO, DO JEREZ-XÉRÈS-SHERRY

4137

GUTIÉRREZ-COLOSÍA SHERRY CASE: 3 BOTTLES EACH

375ml

$ 33 $ 396

This is a fantastic mixed case for adventurous wine lovers looking to explore Jerez’ fascinating range of fortified wines. It includes both flor and oxidatively aged styles, as well as a classic, sweet Pedro Ximénez dessert wine.

Palomino

Fino is a style of “biologically aged” sherry, matured under a layer of flor yeast which protects the wine from oxidation while imparting signature baker’s yeast and apple aromas to the wine, as well as a bone-dry palate profile. This is a well-made classic Fino, aged for three years in solera. 2023-2025–jb

15%

Baker’s yeast, hazelnut, apple, green herbs

Apple, almond, fresh bread

Crispy pan-fried tofu teriyaki with pickled ginger

GUTIÉRREZ-COLOSÍA OLOROSO, DO JEREZ-XÉRÈS-SHERRY

GUTIÉRREZ-COLOSÍA AMONTILLADO, DO JEREZ-XÉRÈS-SHERRY

Palomino

Amontillado sherries undergo a period of biological and oxidative ageing, giving them both a very dry character and nutty, tertiary flavours. This smooth, satiny Amontillado has alluring toffee, dried fruit and tea leaf nuances. Its complex, concentrated flavours linger long on the fresh, full-bodied finish. 2023-2026–jb

18%

Toffee, roasted hazelnut, earl grey

Dried citrus peel, nutty, salted caramel, bread dough

Game paté

GUTIÉRREZ-COLOSÍA PEDRO XIMÉNEZ, DO JEREZ-XÉRÈS-SHERRY

Palomino

Oloroso sherries are matured in an oxidative manner, meaning that controlled oxygen exposure is allowed throughout the long solera ageing. This turns the wines a rich mahogany colour over time and imparts intense nutty, earthy, dried fruit notes. This is a weighty, richly layered Oloroso with lovely freshness and enticing toffee notes to balance the earthy, savoury finish. 2023-2027–jb

18%

Marzipan, dried fruit, toffee, leather

Savoury, earthy, dried fruit, walnuts

Wild mushroom risotto

Pedro Ximénez

Pedro Ximénez grapes are sun-dried to concentrate their flavours before vinification. The fermentation is halted early with the addition of a neutral grape spirit, leaving the wines lusciously sweet and smooth. Deep brown in colour with a heady sweetness ably balanced by fresh acidity. Signature notes of molasses, coffee beans, dried fruit and baking spice delight on the nose and palate. Pour over vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat! 2023-2043–jb

17%

Molasses, coffee, prune, cloves

Dark chocolate, molasses, raisins, earthy

Poured over vanilla ice cream