{"title":"PEDRO XIMÉNEZ (PX)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/GrapeBanner2.jpg?v=1543876090\" alt=\"Organic Vineyard with covercrops showing\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePedro Ximénez (also known simply as PX) is a white wine grape variety best known for its role in the production of the sweet sherries of Jerez, Spain. Largely unsuited to table wine production due to its very low acidity, Pedro Ximénez shines as fortified wine either in the Sherry Blend, or as a fortified single-variety wine known as PX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown throughout \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic-winemerchants.com\/collections\/spain-andalucia\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Andalucia Wine Region of Spain\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAndalucía\u003c\/a\u003e (particularly in Montilla-Moriles) and to a lesser extent in other southern Spanish regions including Valencia, Extremadura and the Canary Islands. Although Pedro Ximénez is most commonly associated with Jerez, it is actually in Montilla-Moriles that the bulk of Sherry-bound Pedro Ximénez is grown. Around 70 percent of the region's vineyard area is planted to Pedro Ximénez, compared to less than 5 percent in Jerez. Consequently, the local Sherry laws allow Pedro Ximénez grape must from Montilla-Moriles to be imported to Jerez, where Sherry production takes place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePX wines, the best varietal expression of Pedro Ximénez, are not restricted to Spain and may be produced around the world. The method is to sun-dry the grapes to the point where the juices concentrate and the skins start to raisin. What liquid can be extracted is then partially fermented (the ferment is arrested by the addition of neutral grape spirit) and aged in a solera system of fractional blending. PX wines are lusciously sweet with flavors and aromas of toffee, figs, chocolate and dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lustau-pedro-ximenez-san-emilio-solera-familiar-sherry","title":"Lustau Pedro Ximénez San Emilio Solera Familiar Sherry","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bodegas Emilio Lustau Pedro Ximénez San Emilio is made from 100% Pedro Ximénez grapes, which are laid out in the sun after picking until they are practically raisins. This multi-award winning sherry is aged (average 12 years) in American oak casks in the traditional “Solera y Criaderas” system in the Lustau bodegas in Jerez de la Frontera. Ebony in colour with iodine highlights. The aromas are reminiscence of figs and raisins in the nose. Enormously sweet, velvety and soft on the palate, well balanced, with a very long finish. Serve slightly chilled, between 10-12ºC in a white wine glass with rich desserts, cakes and pastries, or pour over vanilla ice cream. Perfect companion for strong blue cheeses. Ideal as a digestive.[#intro]Enormously sweet, velvety and soft on the palate...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lustau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22181604196410,"sku":"LUSTAUPXSANEMILIO","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/PX_San_Emilio.jpg?v=1543834217"},{"product_id":"lustau-east-india-solera-rich-cream-sherry","title":"Lustau East India Solera Rich Cream Sherry","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe East India Solera Rich Cream Sherry is one of the great icons of Lustau. Its ageing process mimics that of some 17th century wines developed during transatlantic journeys to distant Spanish colonies. This multi-award winning rich cream sherry is a blend of 80% Palomino sweetened with 20% Pedro Ximénez. Each wine (Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez) is matured, separately in its own solera for 12 years. Once blended together, the resulting sherry is returned to a 45-cask solera for a further 3 years ageing. In centuries gone by, casks with sherry were lashed to ships sailing for the Indies as ballast and were found to develop an extraordinary smoothness and complexity. Lustau has revived this style of sherry in the East India wine. Dark mahogany in colour with green-amber edge. It offers vibrant notes of maple syrup, brown sugar, shoe polish, raisin and chocolate beer nuts, all very well integrated. On the palate it is smooth and rich at the beginning, full of prune and burned oranges peel flavours. Provocative spicy notes appear just before its nuttiness and terrific acidity cuts through the sweetness. A truly unforgettable finish. Serve slightly chilled, between 10 – 12ºC. This wine is a perfect companion to light desserts and cakes, but can also be served with creamy cheeses or foie-gras. Try it also on the rocks with a slice of orange, simply delicious.[#intro]A rich cream sherry of iconic status...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lustau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22181955928122,"sku":"LUSTAUEASTINDIA","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/East_India_Solera.jpg?v=1543835117"},{"product_id":"sandeman-character-superior-medium-dry-sherry","title":"Sandeman Character Superior Medium Dry Sherry","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sandeman Character Superior Medium Dry is a premium quality Amontillado Sherry, aged for an average of nine years in small casks where the pale Palomino wines slowly evolve into medium gold amber colours and flavours of subtle complexity develop. Later a small amount of rich Pedro Ximénez Sherry is blended in to make a dry and complex wine with a touch of sweetness. Medium gold in colour with amber hints, the Character Superior is a complex sherry, with pronounced aromas which reflect each stage of the production process. Yeasty, bready notes from the flor yeast are complemented by oxidative nutty and dried fruit characters. The addition of Pedro Ximénez adds notes of raisins and treacle as well as a well-balanced sweetness. The finish is smooth and long, with lingering notes of roasted nuts.[#intro]A delicious off-dry sherry, sweetened with the addition of Pedro Ximénez...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sandeman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32184250138691,"sku":"SANDEMANJEREZMD","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/CharacterMediumDry.jpg?v=1605353709"},{"product_id":"sandeman-armada-superior-cream-sherry","title":"Sandeman Armada Superior Cream Sherry","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sandeman Armada Superior Cream Sherry is a premium quality Oloroso style Sherry. Careful ageing for more than ten years in the ancient Solera develops its complexity and roundness. A small amount of very rich Pedro Ximénez Sherry, made from sun dried grapes, is blended in to create a rich but complex combination. Deep mahogany in colour, with golden highlights. Complex Oloroso characters of roasted walnuts, sweet spices and dried fruits are enriched by coffee and treacle flavours from the addition of Pedro Ximénez. The final wine is full-bodied, layered and well balanced with a very smooth and velvety finish. [#intro]A complex Rich Cream Oloroso, sweetened with PX for a deliciously lingering \u0026amp; smooth finish...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sandeman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32184253677635,"sku":"SANDEMANCREAM","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/ArmadaCream.jpg?v=1605355164"},{"product_id":"lustau-deluxe-cream-capataz-andres-sherry","title":"Lustau Deluxe Cream Capataz Andrés Solera Familiar Sherry","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lustau Deluxe Cream has been made as a tribute to Capataz Andrés Pérez, who worked in Lustau in the 60’s as Cellar Master. Each component of this blend - Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez wines - is aged individually in its own solera in Jerez de la Frontera. Concentrated aromas of smoky wood, dates, dry figs and raisins. Fresh and silky with wonderful balanced acidity.[#intro]Fresh and silky with wonderful balanced acidity...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lustau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32327903313987,"sku":"NVLUSTAUDELUXE","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/DeluxeCream.jpg?v=1613844629"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Grapes_96de34ae-b1a5-40a5-9c5e-470cd2a35d63.jpg?v=1714908968","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/wine-by-grape-variety-pedro-ximenez\/pedro-ximenez.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}