Emilio Lustau Amontillado Sherry

I know, I know - you're not supposed to drink sherry. You're supposed to cook with it. Unless you're an old Victorian gentleman, perhaps. But Dan and I are sort of old Victorian gentlemen, and can't resist paying tribute to a literary reference, so we decided to give it a try, and I have to say, I'm definitely a sherry convert. When you're not buying that sketchy stuff you get in the cooking oil aisle, it's very tasty - though it's a taste you've got to become a bit accustomed to, before you can appreciate it. The first couple of sips leave you thinking, what the hell is this stuff? But give your tastebuds some time to learn the new language, and they'll thank you. Amontillado - or at least this one - has a rich, warm, full flavor, with tones of vanilla and hazelnut, but not the least bit sickly-sweet. It's a beautiful red-gold in color and just warms you up from the inside out. Dan and I very much enjoyed savoring this bottle and plan on trying more sherries, when we can find them!