Sherry

NorfolkBird · 24-01-2015, 20:20

I love Harvey's Bristol Cream, however it is a tad expensive.

Does anyone have any recommendations for similar tasting sherries or fortified wine, in a more reasonable price range?

U96 · 24-01-2015, 23:17

Buckfast.Bootiful.

Welsh-lad · 25-01-2015, 17:44

Got to be Bristol Cream for me... it's like liquid Christmas cake!

I'm not keen on fino and other dry sherries.

Madeira (of the Malmsey variety) is delish.

TelevisionUser · 25-01-2015, 18:04

Sherry is nice with ice!

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorfolkBird

I love Harvey's Bristol Cream, however it is a tad expensive.

Does anyone have any recommendations for similar tasting sherries or fortified wine, in a more reasonable price range?

Don't compromise, ever - always go with the best (you know you want to!).

PS If you're ever in the Bristol area, do call in here http://www.harveyscellars.co.uk

Isambard Brunel · 25-01-2015, 18:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorfolkBird

Does anyone have any recommendations for similar tasting sherries or fortified wine, in a more reasonable price range?

Aldi or Lidl. Both £5.25 for a 750ml bottle of sherry. I have a marginal personal preference for Lidl's over Aldi's.

They also do ruby port for £6.49 or 10 year old tawny port around Christmas time for £10. Actually, this year Lidl were also doing 10 year old Ruby port for £10.

If you really want to go cheap, you can get basic fortified wine for £3 in Lidl, but you really notice the difference in taste between that and their proper sherry/port.

I miss Emva cream.

TelevisionUser · 25-01-2015, 20:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isambard Brunel

Aldi or Lidl. Both £5.25 for a 750ml bottle of sherry. I have a marginal personal preference for Lidl's over Aldi's.

They also do ruby port for £6.49 or 10 year old tawny port around Christmas time for £10. Actually, this year Lidl were also doing 10 year old Ruby port for £10.

If you really want to go cheap, you can get basic fortified wine for £3 in Lidl, but you really notice the difference in taste between that and their proper sherry/port.

I miss Emva cream.

Surprise!!

http://www.whiskyhut.co.uk/index.php...product_id=981

The nectar from Cyprus is alive, well and, best of all, still available! Double

Glawster2002 · 29-01-2015, 14:36

Mavrodaphne of Patras is a sweet red wine from Greece, but it taste more like a port. We first had it in Greece years ago and still have it in the winter now.

degsyhufc · 29-01-2015, 21:34

The wine guy from Food & Drink put some Sherry recommendations up on the show's BBC website.

LaVieEnRose · 31-01-2015, 14:34

Not what you're looking for price-wise, but I was given a bottle (well, it's a half-bottle) of Gonzalez Byass Matusalem Sweet Oloroso 30 Year Old Sherry for a present. It's heavenly.

Maybe put it on your wish-list for Christmas, or something.

ETA Sorry, link doesn't work for some reason, but Tesco have it, among others.

24-01-2015, 20:20	#1
NorfolkBird Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,392	Sherry I love Harvey's Bristol Cream, however it is a tad expensive. Does anyone have any recommendations for similar tasting sherries or fortified wine, in a more reasonable price range?

24-01-2015, 23:17	#2
U96 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 13,234	Buckfast.Bootiful.

25-01-2015, 17:44	#3
Welsh-lad Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mid Wales / Canolbarth Cymru Posts: 37,555	Got to be Bristol Cream for me... it's like liquid Christmas cake! I'm not keen on fino and other dry sherries. Madeira (of the Malmsey variety) is delish.

25-01-2015, 18:04	#4
TelevisionUser Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Storbritannia Posts: 28,930	Sherry is nice with ice! Quote: Originally Posted by NorfolkBird I love Harvey's Bristol Cream, however it is a tad expensive. Does anyone have any recommendations for similar tasting sherries or fortified wine, in a more reasonable price range? Don't compromise, ever - always go with the best (you know you want to!). PS If you're ever in the Bristol area, do call in here http://www.harveyscellars.co.uk

25-01-2015, 18:16	#5
Isambard Brunel Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,087	Quote: Originally Posted by NorfolkBird Does anyone have any recommendations for similar tasting sherries or fortified wine, in a more reasonable price range? Aldi or Lidl. Both £5.25 for a 750ml bottle of sherry. I have a marginal personal preference for Lidl's over Aldi's. They also do ruby port for £6.49 or 10 year old tawny port around Christmas time for £10. Actually, this year Lidl were also doing 10 year old Ruby port for £10. If you really want to go cheap, you can get basic fortified wine for £3 in Lidl, but you really notice the difference in taste between that and their proper sherry/port. I miss Emva cream.

25-01-2015, 20:59	#6
TelevisionUser Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Storbritannia Posts: 28,930	Quote: Originally Posted by Isambard Brunel Aldi or Lidl. Both £5.25 for a 750ml bottle of sherry. I have a marginal personal preference for Lidl's over Aldi's. They also do ruby port for £6.49 or 10 year old tawny port around Christmas time for £10. Actually, this year Lidl were also doing 10 year old Ruby port for £10. If you really want to go cheap, you can get basic fortified wine for £3 in Lidl, but you really notice the difference in taste between that and their proper sherry/port. I miss Emva cream. Surprise!! http://www.whiskyhut.co.uk/index.php...product_id=981 The nectar from Cyprus is alive, well and, best of all, still available! Double

29-01-2015, 14:36	#7
Glawster2002 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nailsworth, Gloucestershire Posts: 10,404	Mavrodaphne of Patras is a sweet red wine from Greece, but it taste more like a port. We first had it in Greece years ago and still have it in the winter now.

29-01-2015, 21:34	#8
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	The wine guy from Food & Drink put some Sherry recommendations up on the show's BBC website.

31-01-2015, 14:34	#9
LaVieEnRose Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 6,521	Not what you're looking for price-wise, but I was given a bottle (well, it's a half-bottle) of Gonzalez Byass Matusalem Sweet Oloroso 30 Year Old Sherry for a present. It's heavenly. Maybe put it on your wish-list for Christmas, or something. ETA Sorry, link doesn't work for some reason, but Tesco have it, among others.

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