Williams & Humbert
12 Years Old Oloroso Sherry
Jerez, Andalucía, Spain
Medium amber, medium intensity on the nose. Acetaldehyde. Toffee, caramel, toasted hazelnut, ginger, honey, dried orange peel, dried apricot, baking spices - allspice, vanilla, saltine, raisins. Dry, medium+ acidity. High alcohol (by fortified standard), medium+ body. medium+ intensity, medium finish.
Medium amber, medium intensity on the nose. Acetaldehyde. Toffee, caramel, toasted hazelnut, ginger, honey, dried orange peel, dried apricot, baking spices - allspice, vanilla, saltine, raisins. Dry, medium+ acidity. High alcohol (by fortified standard), medium+ body. medium+ intensity, medium finish.
Sep 29th, 2019
Medium brown; medium intensity aromas of caramel, toffee, toasted hazelnuts, coffee beans, salted roasted nuts; dry, medium acid, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors of concentrated caramel, toffee, roasted salted nuts, coffee; long finish, very concentrated flavors, rich and integrated, very good
Medium brown; medium intensity aromas of caramel, toffee, toasted hazelnuts, coffee beans, salted roasted nuts; dry, medium acid, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors of concentrated caramel, toffee, roasted salted nuts, coffee; long finish, very concentrated flavors, rich and integrated, very good
Dec 11th, 2018Beguiling and heady on the nose, this is a superb example of an old Oloroso with beautiful richness and concentration and exceptional balance too. Fantastic wine.
Beguiling and heady on the nose, this is a superb example of an old Oloroso with beautiful richness and concentration and exceptional balance too. Fantastic wine.
Jul 3rd, 2016
Dark coloured, rich nose of dried fruit, light to medium weight and just off dry. Lovely freshener after a 7 hour drive across France.
Dark coloured, rich nose of dried fruit, light to medium weight and just off dry. Lovely freshener after a 7 hour drive across France.
Dec 21st, 2014Light oloroso. Not too strong but light hint of nuttiness. Everyday tipple.
Light oloroso. Not too strong but light hint of nuttiness. Everyday tipple.
May 31st, 2014