Oloroso Tradicion Sherry/Jerez Vors 30 Year Old NV

A concentrated old sherry made in American oak by one of the best producers in Jerez.

February 2009

A concentrated old sherry made in American oak by one of the best producers in Jerez. The Solera in which one produces Amontillado and Oloroso sherries has, in general, 3 levels of barriques, one over the other. The most important one is the one on the ground. The barriques are never totally full and Oloroso maintains contact with the air inside ('flor' does not develop on the surface of the liquid as in Amontillado), which darkens and concentrates the developing sherry. After many years, the liquid of the lowest barrel is ready for release. A third of it is taken out and is replaced by the read more...same volume from the barrique just above (which is a later vintage). The liquid taken from the second barrel is replaced by the same volume from the 3rd row of barrel, which is even more recent. By recent, we mean 30 years. Each bottle is individually numbered and comes with a cork stopper for use after breaking the initial wax seal on the top of the bottle. Dark, opaque amber-tawny color; pleasant aromas; smells of oak, cacao, vanilla and dry fruit. Dry and balanced, it will fill your palate with intense flavors. Its complexity and concentration are due to its meticulous aging. Serve at room temperature. Perfect with dried fruit, nuts, and Jamòn Serrano.Pair With: Aperitif, Cured Ham, Melon, Nuts, Prosciutto, Smoked Ham    (hide)

October 2008

A concentrated old sherry made in American oak by one of the best producers in Jerez. The Solera in which one produces Amontillado and Oloroso sherries has, in general, 3 levels of barriques, one over the other. The most important one is the one on the ground. The barriques are never totally full and Oloroso maintains contact with the air inside ('flor' does not develop on the surface of the liquid as in Amontillado), which darkens and concentrates the developing sherry. After many years, the liquid of the lowest barrel is ready for release. A third of it is taken out and is replaced by the read more...same volume from the barrique just above (which is a later vintage). The liquid taken from the second barrel is replaced by the same volume from the 3rd row of barrel, which is even more recent. By recent, we mean 30 years. Each bottle is individually numbered and comes with a cork stopper for use after breaking the initial wax seal on the top of the bottle. Dark, opaque amber-tawny color; pleasant aromas; smells of oak, cacao, vanilla and dry fruit. Dry and balanced, it will fill your palate with intense flavors. Its complexity and concentration are due to its meticulous aging. Serve at room temperature. Perfect with dried fruit, nuts, and Jamn Serrano.Pair With: Aperitif, Cured Ham, Melon, Nuts, Prosciutto, Smoked Ham    (hide)

August 2009

Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Messenger