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Gonzalez Byass Vina AB Amontillado Sherry
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WINEMAKING. The Palomino grapes destined for Viña AB begin life as Tío Pepe. The highest quality free run `mosto yema` and the first press must obtain... Read more
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- 75cl
- 16.5% ABV
- Sherry
- Dry Fortified
- Natural Cork
- Spain
- Producer: Gonzales Byass
Tasting Notes
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Customer Reviews
WINEMAKING
The Palomino grapes destined for Viña AB begin life as Tío Pepe. The highest quality free run `mosto yema` and the first press must obtained by pneumatic Willmes presses are considered the most delicate and elegant ones and therefore are used for Amontillado Viña AB. Following fermentation to between 11% and 12% alcohol the wine is fortified to 15,5% alcohol and then enters the Tío Pepe Solera. The unique temperature and humidity in the Jerez cellars, the 15,5% alcohol and an empty space of 100 liters left in the cask create the perfect conditions to form a layer of yeast known as the ´flor´ on the surface of the wine. This flor is the most important influence on the Fino wine as it protects it from the oxygen and gives it its unique aroma and character. The wine remains
for a minimum of 4 years following the traditional Solera system under the flor. After this time the wine is moved to the Viña AB Solera where it will remain a further 8 years. Meanwhile the flor will die as a result of lack of nutrients and concentration of alcohol. Therefore the wine will begin to oxidise. So Viña AB is practically a 12-year-old Tio Pepe. During all the time the production is supervised by our winemaker and master blender Antonio Flores.
WINEMAKER´S NOTES
Viña AB is a young Amontillado which has experienced both ageing under flor and oxidative ageing. Due to the contact with oxygen it has taken on a light amber colour. On the nose subtle and delicate with typical Palomino aromas of hazelnuts, and slight reminders of yeast due to its time under the flor. On the palate Viña AB shows subtle notes of oak due to the 12 years spent in cask. Pleasant with a balanced acidity and a long aftertaste with slight saltiness and tartness on the finish.
Our delivery charges are based on the number of bottles in your order, and each case can hold 12 x 75cl bottles as shown in the table below smaller and larger bottles are pro rata. We do not have a minimum order requirement.
Subject to stock availability and successful payment authorisation, we aim to despatch your order the next working day after you place your order. Our Standard Delivery is a next day service for most of the mainland UK from date of despatch, and The Highlands and Islands areas are on a 2-3 day service normally. As most orders are delivered via our chosen courier company, we cannot offer guaranteed delivery times, however the vast majority of orders placed arrive on the next working day. During busy periods these delivery times may extend. IF YOUR ORDER IS TIME CRITICAL PLEASE RING THE OFFICE TO GET MORE UP TO DATE INFORMATION ON CURRENT DELIVERY TIME SCALES, AND WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, BUT PLEASE NOTE WE ARE COURIER DEPENDENT ONCE THE ORDER LEAVES US, SO WE CANNOT ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEE A DELIVERY DATE.
We are able to hold your order if you would like to organise a day when you are going to be in, to do this just indicate it in the notes box provided in the delivery area of the order process. Please add any other specific delivery requirements in the same box and we will do our best to ensure they are followed, or alternatively call us on 01472 852118 and we will do our best to help you. Our chosen Couriers deliver Monday to Friday between 8.00 am & 6.00 pm.
Please note it is not possible to specify a timed delivery, without incurring additional delivery charges, if this something you require please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Please note that all our consignments normally REQUIRE A SIGNATURE on receipt. We will NOT be able to leave your order without someone taking the order in, we cannot leave your order unattended in a porch or garage etc., unless we get written confirmation from you that this is acceptable and that you will take full responsibilty if the parcel goes missing. However we are able to leave it with a neighbour or at an alternative address where they can take the goods in, please indicate this in the box for notes on the delivery page of the order process, if this is a requirement. If no-one answers the door, the address will be carded in the normal manner you should contact the courier or us to get the delivery rescheduled.
Orders under £30 in value will incur a small order £10 carriage charge to standard none surcharged UK delivery areas.
Domestic Delivery Charges
| Maximum Bottles | UK Delivery | Highlands | Islands | Isle of Wight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (Half a case) | £8.50 | £17.95 | £24.95 | £10.00 |
| 12 (1 case) | £8.50 | £17.95 | £24.95 | £15.95 |
| 24 (2 cases) | £12.50 | £30.00 | £32.00 | £31.90 |
| 36 (3 cases) | £16.50 | £44.00 | £46.00 | £47.85 |
| 48 (4 cases) | £20.50 | £58.00 | £60.00 | £63.80 |
| 60 (5 cases) | £25.50 | £66.00 | £68.00 | £79.75 |
| 72 (6 cases) | £30.50 | £66.00 | £68.00 | £95.70 |
| 84 (7 case) | £35.50 | £66.00 | £68.00 | £111.65 |
| 600 (1 pallet) | £49.00 | £66.00 | £68.00 | £127.60 |
Highlands - Postcode Locations AB31, AB32, AB33, AB34, AB35, AB36, AB37, AB38, AB40, AB41, AB42, AB43, AB44, AB45, AB46, AB47, AB48, AB49, AB50, AB51, AB52, AB53, AB54, AB55, AB56, IV1, IV10, IV11, IV12, IV13, IV14, IV15, IV16, IV17, IV18, IV19, IV2, IV20, IV21, IV22, IV23, IV24, IV25, IV26, IV27, IV28, IV29, IV3, IV30, IV31, IV32, IV33, IV34, IV35, IV36, IV37, IV38, IV39, IV4, IV40, IV5, IV52, IV53, IV54, IV6, IV63, IV7, IV8, IV9, KW1, KW10, KW11, KW12, KW13, KW14, KW2, KW3, KW4, KW5, KW6, KW7, KW8, KW9, PA21, PA22, PA23, PA24, PA25, PA26, PA27, PA28, PA29, PA30, PA31, PA32, PA33, PA34, PA35, PA36, PA37, PA38, PA39, PA40, PH4, PH5, PH6, PH7, PH8, PH9, PH10, PH11, PH12, PH13, PH14, PH15, PH16, PH17, PH18, PH19, PH2, PH20, PH21, PH22, PH23, PH24, PH25, PH26, PH27, PH28, PH29, PH30, PH31, PH32, PH33, PH34, PH35, PH36, PH37, PH38, PH39, PH40, PH41, PH49, PH50
Islands - Postcode Locations IM, JE, GY, BT, BT1, BT10, BT11, BT12, BT13, BT14, BT15, BT16, BT17, BT18, BT19, BT2, BT20, BT21, BT22, BT23, BT24, BT25, BT26, BT27, BT28, BT29, BT29, BT3, BT30, BT31, BT32, BT33, BT34, BT35, BT36, BT37, BT38, BT39, BT4, BT40, BT41, BT42, BT43, BT44, BT45, BT46, BT47, BT48, BT49, BT5, BT51, BT52, BT53, BT54, BT55, BT56, BT57, BT58, BT6, BT60, BT61, BT62, BT63, BT64, BT65, BT66, BT67, BT68, BT69, BT7, BT7, BT70, BT71, BT74, BT75, BT76, BT77, BT78, BT79, BT8, BT80, BT81, BT82, BT9, BT92, BT93, BT94, TR21, TR22, TR23, TR24, TR25, IV41, IV42, IV43, IV44, IV45, IV46, IV47, IV48, IV49, IV51, IV55, IV56, HS, KA27, KA28, KW15, KW16, KW17, PA20, PA41, PA42, PA43, PA44, PA45, PA46, PA47, PA48, PA49, PA60, PA61, PA62, PA63, PA64, PA65, PA66, PA67, PA68, PA69, PA70, PA71, PA72, PA73, PA74, PA75, PA76, PA77, PA78, PH42, PH43, PH44, ZE
International Delivery Charges
| Country | 1-12 Bottles | 13-24 Bottles | 25-36 Bottles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | £46.00 | £92.00 | £138.00 |
| Belgium | £38.00 | £76.00 | £114.00 |
| Bulgaria | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Croatia | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Czech Republic | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Denmark | £46.00 | £92.00 | £138.00 |
| Estonia | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Finland | £46.00 | £92.00 | £138.00 |
| Germany | £36.00 | £72.00 | £108.00 |
| Greece | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Hungary | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Italy | £46.00 | £92.00 | £138.00 |
| Latvia | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Lithuania | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Luxembourg | £34.00 | £68.00 | £102.00 |
| Netherlands | £38.00 | £76.00 | £114.00 |
| Poland | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Portugal | £46.00 | £92.00 | £138.00 |
| Slovakia | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Slovenia | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Spain | £46.00 | £92.00 | £138.00 |
