Sherry
Sherry is a fortified wine made from white grapes from a denominated region in southwest Spain. Sherry is produced in a wide variety of styles from lighter, dry versions to darker and sweeter examples, and bottles are labeled according to their dryness as fino, manzanilla, oloroso, amontillado or palo cortado. The dominant grape used for the production of these wines is Palomino. There are also sweet sherries made from or blended with Pedro Ximenez or Moscatel grapes. You can use Wine Enthusiast’s online Buying Guide to find the top-rated Sherry among our extensive Sherry wine reviews and easy-to-use database. Our Sherry reviews will give you a general idea what to expect from wines made from Sherry, and will help you find one that best suits your needs.
Sanchez Romate NV Don José Oloroso Sherry (Jerez)
- $17
Nutty and intense, like peanut brittle reduced to liquid form—but with less than half the corn syrup. It delivers beautiful texture and intensity; it’s almost fruity, but then mushroom, almond and macadamia nut take over. With perfect weight and a finish that doesn’t quit, this is a great dry Sherry. Imported by Shaw-Ross International Importers.
— M.S.
(10/1/2005)
Bodegas Toro Albala, SL 2004 Don PX Pedro Ximénez (Montilla-Moriles)
- Editors' Choice
- $29
Ultra concentrated and sticky, with unctuous but wholesome raisin aromas taken to a level that’s almost heavenly. In the mouth, the maple, cinnamon and brown sugar flavors are lusty and satisfying, and the finish never ends. This is P.X. in awesome form.
— M.S.
(12/15/2007)
Galleano NV Sherry Crema Cask III (Cucamonga Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $25
Intensely sweet and super-drinkable, this Sherry-style wine has a light, creamy texture with potent flavors of white chocolate, raspberry honey, tangerine zest, vanilla crème brûlée and dusty spices. It’s a gorgeous wine, a perfect way to end a great dinner with dainty little dessert pastries.
— S.H.
(6/1/2009)
González Byass NV Noe Viejo Pedro Ximénez (Jerez)
- Editors' Choice
- $49
Perfectly sweet, unctuous and rich, with lush coffee and cocoa aromas that indicate that complexity is coming. That promise is rewarded on the palate, which hits fifth gear in seconds flat. Flavorwise, it’s complex and balanced, with good acidity forcing up orange and honey flavors in addition to raisin and brown sugar. A Wow wine where there finish lasts for…
— M.S.
(4/1/2012)
Lustau NV Emperatriz Eugenia Very Rare Oloroso Sherry (Jerez)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $45
Fans of fine Sherry are the target market for this excellent, ethereal oloroso. The nose is clean and mild, with citrus, nuts and flower blossom. There’s nothing pushy or heavy about it; in fact, it’s so refined and layered that you don’t notice anything but the wine’s lovely buttery notes, toffee and coffee. Very demure and pure.
— M.S.
(2/1/2009)
Lustau NV San Emilio Pedro Ximénez Sherry (Jerez)
- Editors' Choice
- $33
With piercing aromas of raisin pudding, molasses and spice, this rolls out the welcome mat and more. Luscious is probably as tame as you can put it; this is a ribald sweet wine with acidic backbone and hugely intense flavors of baked brown sugar, cinnamon cake and molasses. Powerful but still racy due to bracing acidity. About as good as it gets with P.X.
— M.S.
(6/1/2009)
Bodegas Dios Baco S.L. NV Oloroso Sherry (Jerez)
- Online Exclusive
- $25
Smells and tastes semisweet, with vanilla and molasses on the nose. The palate runs sweet as well, with root beer, brown sugar and brownie flavors. It’s enjoyable and made right, but with less acidity and cut than many Sherries. Finishes with a mocha blast and some grabby thickness.
— M.S.
(2/1/2009)
Sandeman NV Royal Ambrosante Aged 20 Years Old Solera Pedro Ximénez (Jerez)
- Editors' Choice
- $24
Sandeman excels with its reserve-level sherries, as is exemplified by this stand-out PX. Figs and raisins are front and center throughout, but it never sits heavily on your palate. Just the opposite, there’s plow-through acidity that creates a brilliant mouthfeel and the sensation of freshness. Fabulous by itself or on top of vanilla ice cream.
— M.S.
(6/1/2005)
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