La Cosecha Sherries are a collection of Sacristia wines from individual small Bodegas (wineries). Sacristia are rarely bottled unblended as they form the heart of “master blends” and represent a bodega’s best effort.

Bodega San Vidal, the producer of this cuvée owns tiny parcels of the best vineyards in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, the Andalusian area prized for the unique manzanilla style of Sherry.

This should be served well-chilled as a perfect pre-meal apéritif or refreshing drink on a summer day.

As enjoyable as it is on its own, it can best be appreciated as a wonderful foil for savory foods like olives, cheese, garlicky mussels or mild grilled sausages.

Regional History
Sanlúcar de Barrameda is a region surrounding the Andalucían city of Jerez de la Frontera. “Jerez” is one of the oldest wine producing regions in Spain, and is believed to have been first planted by the Phoenicians. Viticulture, which had been largely abandoned during Moorish rule, was revitalized by the Church in the late 13th Century.

There is some speculation suggesting that the first wines shipped to the New World were “Sherries” (Christopher Columbus’ home port was in Andalucía). In Elizabethan England, “sacke” (the English term for Sherry wine) was among the most popular drinks. There are a number of styles produced, which relate to the grape used, the place grown, and the amount of fortification with the grape spirit known locally as “aguardiente.” The level of fortification also determines how much, or even whether the wine will take on flavors from the local “flor” (particular strain of yeast) that settles on the wine in barrel.

© Moore Brothers Wine Company