Bristol Fashion Amontillado
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Cured jam3n, roasted almonds, aged Manchego cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Averys Bristol Fashion Amontillado pays homage to the historic maritime connection between the port of Bristol and the Sherry triangle of Andalusia. The phrase 'shipshape and Bristol fashion' historically referred to the high standards of preparation required for ships navigating Bristol's extreme tides, a standard of quality Averys applied to their imported sherries. This Amontillado begins its life under a biological veil of flor, developing fresh, yeasty characteristics, before the flor dissipates and initiates a long period of oxidative aging. This dual aging process imparts a beautiful amber hue, a complex bouquet of hazelnuts and dried fruits, and a dry, deeply savory finish that reflects centuries of traditional merchant craftsmanship.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1793 in Bristol, England, Averys is one of the United Kingdom's oldest and most venerated wine merchants and négociants. Built across generations by visionary figures such as Ronald Avery and his son John Avery MW, the house pioneered the early discovery and direct importation of benchmark estates from classical European regions and emerging New World terroirs. Renowned for its historical bottling expertise, Averys curates and crafts an expansive portfolio spanning prestigious Bordeaux, Burgundy Grand Crus, Champagne, vintage Port, Madeira, and fine Cognac. Guided by centuries of cellar mastery and meticulous sourcing, the historic house remains dedicated to championing exceptional regional character and timeless quality.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Palomino
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
17.5%