Sheffield Cream Sherry (1.5L, 17%)

A California cream sherry produced by Sheffield Cellars under E. & J. Gallo Winery, bottled in a 1.5-litre format. It is made from a white grape blend grown in California, in the sweeter, richer cream sherry style. The producer is one of the largest and oldest family-owned wine producers in the United States, founded in 1933. The larger bottle suits regular cream sherry drinking or use in cooking and cocktails. The nose shows buttery caramel, golden chestnuts, raisins, fresh figs, coffee bean and lemon peel. The palate is soft, silky and off-dry, with light-to-medium body, raisins, dried pears, oranges, caramel taffy, roasted walnuts and delicate spice. The finish is crisp and moderately long, with nutty and candied orange peel notes and an earthy, velvety quality.