Lustau Deluxe Cream Capataz Andres Sherry 750ml

Lustau's Deluxe Cream Capataz Andrés represents the pinnacle of sweet Sherry production, named after the legendary cellar master whose expertise helped establish Lustau's reputation. This luxurious blend showcases the art of combining different Sherry styles to create something greater than the sum of its parts, resulting in a wine of remarkable complexity and indulgence.

The wine pours a deep mahogany color with amber glints that catch the light beautifully. On the nose, Capataz Andrés offers an intoxicating blend of sweet and oxidative notes that immediately signal its premium quality. Rich aromas of Pedro Ximénez provide dried figs, dates, and molasses, while the Oloroso base contributes toasted walnuts, leather, and tobacco. The complexity is remarkable—layers of toffee, dark chocolate, orange marmalade, and Christmas spices create an almost perfume-like intensity. Subtle notes of coffee and aged wood add sophistication.

The palate delivers luxurious sweetness balanced by surprising complexity. The initial impression is of rich, concentrated dried fruits and caramel, but this sweetness is immediately balanced by the Oloroso's oxidative character and fresh acidity. The texture is velvety and coating without being cloying, while flavors of butterscotch, roasted nuts, and dark chocolate create indulgent layers. Mid-palate, the wine's complexity truly shines—notes of espresso, exotic spices, and aged tobacco prevent any one-dimensional sweetness. The blending expertise is evident in the seamless integration of components.

Capataz Andrés stands as a testament to the blender's art in Sherry production. This is sophisticated sweet wine that avoids the simple sweetness of lesser cream sherries, offering instead a complex experience worthy of contemplation. The finish is exceptionally long and evolving, with waves of sweet and savory notes. Perfect as a dessert wine, paired with blue cheese, or simply savored on its own as a liquid dessert. A fitting tribute to the cellar master whose name it bears.