Valdespino Cream Isabela Jerez [new label]

Isabela Cream was created in the early 2000s and named after the wife of José Estévez, the owner of famed Sherry house Bodegas Valdespino. Isabela is an old oloroso blended with some Pedro Ximenez from El Candado. Some of the blend ages together. In total the oxidative aging exceeds 15 years. Dark mahogany in color, with aromas of dried fruits, oak and raisins. The palate is smooth, well balanced, rich and complex with a very long finish. Approx. 120 grams of sugar.

The rum raisin, date and burnt orange peel notes are nicely melded, with fruitcake and licorice root accents, all allied to a juicy, lush frame.