Lustau Deluxe Crm Andres

Lustau Deluxe Cream "Andres" is a fortified wine in the cream sherry style. Cream sherries are traditionally made by sweetening a dry oloroso-type base, which gives a rich, sweet wine with oxidative, nutty depth. Expect a deep amber to mahogany colour and aromas of raisin, toffee, roasted walnut, orange peel, and a little baking spice. The details supplied for this listing don't confirm a vintage, ABV or a specific profile, so treat these notes as what the category typically delivers. On the palate, styles like this are sweet and full-bodied with a viscous, rounded texture. Tannin is effectively absent, since the structure comes from sugar, alcohol and oxidative ageing rather than grape skins. Acidity is moderate and mostly keeps the sweetness from turning heavy. Oak shows as caramel and nut character rather than obvious wood flavour, and the finish usually runs long and warm, with dried fig and burnt-sugar notes lingering. Serve it cooler than a red wine. About 10 to 12°C, or an hour in the refrigerator, keeps the sweetness fresh and the alcohol in check. Some drinkers pour it over a large ice cube with an orange twist, which suits warmer days. Decanting isn't necessary, because the wine is already oxidatively aged and has no sediment to separate. For glassware, a copita or a small tulip-shaped glass concentrates the aromas, and a standard white wine glass poured to a modest level works well too. Pour small measures of about 60 to 90 ml, as the style is rich. At the table, it works best with foods that match its sweetness or contrast with salt. Blue cheeses such as Stilton or Roquefort, aged Manchego, and salted almonds all work. For dessert, try pecan pie, sticky toffee pudding, fruitcake, or a spoonful poured over vanilla ice cream. It also goes with pâté or foie gras on toasted bread, where its sweetness cuts through the richness. This is a drink-now bottle. Cream sherries are blended and aged before release, so holding the bottle won't improve it. Once opened, recork it and keep it in the refrigerator. It generally stays enjoyable for several weeks, which makes it practical for occasional glasses.