Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessoff dry
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 0 to 20 years from bottling.
bottling0 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityOff DryVery Long With Bittersweet Walnut And Spice finish

Aroma: orange marmalade, walnuts, old wood, dried herbs

Palate: beeswax, roasted hazelnuts, dried apricot, a hint of sweet spice

VORS Palo Cortado blended with a small PX component for balance. Profound complexity: orange peel, hazelnuts, beeswax and a very long bittersweet finish.

What it pairs with

  • Turrón de almendras
    The almond-and-honey confection harmonises with the wine's hazelnut and off-dry register.
  • Aged Iberian pork (secreto ibérico)
    The richness of Iberian fat is structured by the wine's dry walnut acidity.
  • Crumble with dried apricots
    Dried fruit notes in the wine find a natural echo in this dessert.

How to serve Apóstoles Palo Cortado VORS

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Sherry copita: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Turrón de almendras, Aged Iberian pork (secreto ibérico), Crumble with dried apricots. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Named after the Apostles, with bottles originally dedicated to twelve distinguished visitors. The Apóstoles solera blends a predominantly old Palo Cortado with a small addition of very old Pedro Ximénez to produce a wine that bridges the two great styles of Jerez. VORS certified at 30+ years average age.

  1. 1862: Apóstoles Palo Cortado solera established at González Byass
  2. 2000: VORS certification conferred at launch of the classification

Facts

Producer
González Byass · visiting guide
Grapes
Palomino Fino, Pedro Ximénez
Classification
DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
Oak
American oak butts; VORS certified minimum 30 years average age; blend of old Palo Cortado with a small fraction of PX
ABV
20.0%
Price
€55-85 at retail
Drinking window
0-20 from bottling
First vintage
1862

Frequently asked about Apóstoles Palo Cortado VORS

What does Apóstoles Palo Cortado VORS taste like?

On the nose, orange marmalade, walnuts, old wood, dried herbs. On the palate, beeswax, roasted hazelnuts, dried apricot, a hint of sweet spice. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a very long with bittersweet walnut and spice finish. VORS Palo Cortado blended with a small PX component for balance. Profound complexity: orange peel, hazelnuts, beeswax and a very long bittersweet finish.

When should I drink Apóstoles Palo Cortado VORS?

Drink 0-20 from bottling. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Apóstoles Palo Cortado VORS?

Turrón de almendras is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Iberian pork (secreto ibérico) and Crumble with dried apricots. The almond-and-honey confection harmonises with the wine's hazelnut and off-dry register.

What grapes are in Apóstoles Palo Cortado VORS?

The blend is Palomino Fino, Pedro Ximénez. The wine is classified as DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry.

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