Harvey's Bristol Cream
75 cl
/
17.5 Vol
Very popular sweet sherry that is a blend of old olorosos, finos and amontillados sweetened with Pedro Ximenez. Amber coloured, it has toffee, citrus & sweet vanilla on the nose. Rich, mellow and very smooth with roasted nuts, raisins, figs & toasted caramel. Presented in a distinct blue bottle.
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Fragrant aromas of candied orange, dried fruit and toasted almonds
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75 cl
Alcohol %
17.5
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
After opening refrigerate and consume within four to six weeks.
Producer
Harveys Half Hour
Awards and/or Press Quotes
International Wine Challenge 2014
Commended
International Wine Challenge 2013
Silver Medal
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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