Emilio Lustau Oloroso Don Nuno Sherry champagne-template melon rind and prickly pear

melon rind and prickly pear all ride a wave of tremendous acidity through the exceedingly long finish

but Alsace has been quietly making excellent traditional-method sparkling wine for decades

Matthieu Barret is a pioneer of organic and biodynamic farming in Cornas

mostly the younger vines on the great Ovello hill

with a quick cereal milk finish that has a sneaky umami departure

Emilio Lustau Oloroso Don Nuno Sherry champagne-template melon rind and prickly pearOxidized for twelve years in Jerez's bodega, this dark bronze Oloroso unfolds with pungent walnut, bitter chocolate, and baked chestnut aromas backed by smoky oak. Rich, concentrated, and deeply complex, it balances intensity with tangy acidity that prevents heaviness. Serve slightly chilled alongside aged cheeses, game dishes, or rich stewsor simply as a contemplative digestif.