The last cream sherry that was on was Osborne’s, a brand with a strong reputation. Another, wine that has a prevalence [at least in New York], but not necessarily a strong reputation, is Taylor. Taylor Cream Sherry is one of those bottles that lurks in the store, generally towards the bottom of the shelf with a price tag around $6. This sort of bargain brand wine can pick up a reputation for luring in alcoholics and the clueless with it’s high alcohol content and low price. Are these folks on to something, or should it be left alone?
Sight: A deep reddish brown, that looks a bit brown brick like.
Smell: A burned sort of caramel, toasted walnuts, nut-based liqueur, and a strong alcoholic smell.
Sip: There’s a toasty sort of cookie flavor, with a bit of caramel, and nice sweetness. The wine is aggressively hot, even for sherry, and seems have a lower sugar content than might be expected for Cream Sherry. [A.B.V. 18%]
Savor: The nutty flavor lingers with a touch of mocha.
Overall, Taylor Cream Sherry isn’t bad for a punch and a bit of sweetness, but it’s not complex and it’s not refined. Think the Cleveland Brown’s punter. Clearly drunk, but still not any more talented after several kicks.
Verdict: Former Stock Broker
Price: $6.99
Canadaigua, New York [WTF, really!?…]
http://www.taylordesserts.com/
1-800-487-3417