E&J VSOP (175cl, 40%)

A California brandy distilled from varietal grapes and charcoal filtered, aged a minimum of two years in American white oak casks. It is bottled at 40% ABV in a 1.75-litre format. The brandy is produced by E&J Gallo Winery. Pressed varietal grapes are distilled, charcoal filtered, then mellowed in selected American white oak casks. The aroma opens with sweet brown spice, vanilla and dried fruit, with subtle toasted oak. The palate is smooth, with vanilla cream, maple sweetness, caramel and gentle sherry-like richness, followed by apple and berry notes. The finish is medium in length with toasted oak and dried fruit.