New Press - Wine Spectator

Jun 29, 2020

Wine Spectator's August 2020 issue focused on Sherries is finally here! Bodegas y Viñedos Diez Merito sherries, the newest addition to our portfolio, outperformed many others in the category:

Pemartín Oloroso Sherry NV - 93 points
“Singed walnut, toasted sesame, buckwheat and rye notes mingle in this solidly built oloroso, ending with a racy edge on the bone-dry finish. Drink now.”

Bertola Amontillado 12 Years Sherry NV - 92 points
“Fresh and open in feel, with notes of date, salted caramel, green tea, hazelnut and singed orange peel. Reveals a flattering echo of sweetness in the background but remains firmly on the dry side. Drink now.”

Bertola Oloroso 12 Years Sherry NV - 92 points
“Forward in style, with friendly date, seared peach, dried persimmon and walnut husk notes mixed together and pushed by a hint of flattering sweetness. Stays dry in the end. Drink now.”

Pemartín Amontillado Jerez NV - 91 points
“Juicy and open in feel, with a mix of dried persimmon, hazelnut, date and candied walnut notes. A bitter almond streak on the finish adds balance. Drink now.”

Bertola Fino Jerez NV - 90 points
“Friendly, with dried lemon peel, chamomile and white peach notes, backed by a zing of fleur de sel on the finish. Textbook fino. Drink now.”

Victoria Selección Manzanilla NV - 89 points
“High-pitched and bracing in feel, with bright chamomile, white peach and lemon pith notes, backed by a nervy finish riddled with fleur de sel details. Drink now.“

Pemartín Fino Sherry NV - 88 points
“Lemon peel and pith notes are backed by a hint of Brazil nut, ending with salty zip on the finish. Drink now.”