Bristol Supreme Sweet
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
blue cheese, bread pudding, roasted nuts
✨ Technical Specifications
Averys of Bristol, established in 1793, has a legendary history intertwined with the importing and bottling of fine Sherries from Andalucia, Spain. Bristol Supreme Sweet represents the historic Cream style of Sherry that became immensely popular in the United Kingdom. Historically, Bristol merchants imported casks of dry Oloroso and sweet Pedro Ximenez directly from Jerez, blending them to create a rich, smooth, and deeply satisfying dessert wine. This wine showcases the traditional solera aging system of Andalucia, where wines of different ages are systematically blended over years in oak casks, resulting in a complex profile of raisins, toffee, walnuts, and warm spices. It stands as a tribute to the centuries-old maritime trade connection between the port of Bristol and the sun-drenched vineyards of southern Spain.
🍾 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, Pedro Ximenez