Emilio Lustau Oloroso Don Nuno Sherry champagne-template mostly the younger vines on

mostly the younger vines on the great Ovello hill

Amazing summer gin

melon rind and prickly pear all ride a wave of tremendous acidity through the exceedingly long finish

but Alsace has been quietly making excellent traditional-method sparkling wine for decades

Bottled at 90 proof

Emilio Lustau Oloroso Don Nuno Sherry champagne-template mostly the younger vines onOxidized for twelve years in Jerez's bodega, this dark bronze Oloroso unfolds with pungent walnut, bitter chocolate, and baked chestnut aromas backed by smoky oak. Rich, concentrated, and deeply complex, it balances intensity with tangy acidity that prevents heaviness. Serve slightly chilled alongside aged cheeses, game dishes, or rich stewsor simply as a contemplative digestif.