Emilio Lustau
Fino Jarana Very Dry Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Palomino Fino
El Puerto de Santa María, Jerez, Andalucía, Spain
This fino sherry (100% Palomino grapes) has a mineral-driven nose with notes of dried apricots a bit of yeastiness and a bit of nuttiness. The palate is bone dry, loaded with minerality and showing stone fruit and citrus, but in muted fashion. It tastes rather like a vermouth. It’s the minerals that take center stage. The acidity is decent, but it won’t rip out your taste buds. The mouthfeel is round, while the finish is long and features a nutty display of - you guessed it - minerals.
This fino sherry (100% Palomino grapes) has a mineral-driven nose with notes of dried apricots a bit of yeastiness and a bit of nuttiness. The palate is bone dry, loaded with minerality and showing stone fruit and citrus, but in muted fashion. It tastes rather like a vermouth. It’s the minerals that take center stage. The acidity is decent, but it won’t rip out your taste buds. The mouthfeel is round, while the finish is long and features a nutty display of - you guessed it - minerals.
Nov 27th, 2022
Very savory and toasty; just like marcona almonds, classic
Very savory and toasty; just like marcona almonds, classic
Nov 10th, 2021
Years ago I was at a Valdespino tasting & the leader threw some shade at Lustau because their wine didn’t mostly come from proprietary land. I say this not because I don’t like Lustau but because it always lurks at the back of my mind, & wonder how that experience impacts my experience. This fino is broad & yeasty, which is to say not particularly distinctive. Still, a deal at 15/16$— In this case the Valdespino Fino wins hand down
Years ago I was at a Valdespino tasting & the leader threw some shade at Lustau because their wine didn’t mostly come from proprietary land. I say this not because I don’t like Lustau but because it always lurks at the back of my mind, & wonder how that experience impacts my experience. This fino is broad & yeasty, which is to say not particularly distinctive. Still, a deal at 15/16$— In this case the Valdespino Fino wins hand down
Jul 21st, 2021
Pale lemon with medium aromas of bread dough, nuts and citrus notes. On the palate this dry Sherry shows flavors of almonds, black currant leaf and lemon zest. Medium finish ending with biscuit character. Drink now no bottle aging benefit. Tasting Sample.
Pale lemon with medium aromas of bread dough, nuts and citrus notes. On the palate this dry Sherry shows flavors of almonds, black currant leaf and lemon zest. Medium finish ending with biscuit character. Drink now no bottle aging benefit. Tasting Sample.
Sep 19th, 2019
One of the better fino sherries I’ve had recently: aromas of struck match, lemon peel, ocean spray, herbs (dried sage), acetaldehyde (bruised apple, almonds), bread dough, toast. Muy seco. While some fino sherries come off as thin and harsh (from the alcohol), this one has just enough complexity, concentration and weight to it.
One of the better fino sherries I’ve had recently: aromas of struck match, lemon peel, ocean spray, herbs (dried sage), acetaldehyde (bruised apple, almonds), bread dough, toast. Muy seco. While some fino sherries come off as thin and harsh (from the alcohol), this one has just enough complexity, concentration and weight to it.
Jan 5th, 2021
Great flor aromas. Very dry, high acidity and light body. Lemon pith, green olive, ocean salinity, blanched almonds. Good reminder to drink more Jerez!
Great flor aromas. Very dry, high acidity and light body. Lemon pith, green olive, ocean salinity, blanched almonds. Good reminder to drink more Jerez!
Jul 20th, 2020
Nathan had this 9 years ago
Nathan had this 9 years ago
Feb 1st, 2016