NV Gonzalez Byass Croft Original

Due to it's time under flor Croft maintains a pale golden colour. On the nose clean and delicate with balanced aromas of yeast and fruit. On the palate light and refreshing with a sweet and pleasant aftertaste. Croft should be served chilled between 4° and 6C in a small white wine glass. Perfect as an aperitif with patés, salmon or salads and also a delicious alternative to a dessert wine.

Croft is produced from the first press of the continuous press. Following fermentation to between 11% and 12% alcohol the wine is fortified to  15.5% alcohol and then enters the Croft solera. Due to the 15.5% alcohol and the unique temperature and humidity in the Jerez cellars a layer of yeast known as the 'flor' will form on the surface of the wine. In order for this flor to form properly an empty space of 100 litres is left in the cask. This flor is the most important influence on the wine as it protects it from oxygen and gives it its unique aroma and character. Following 2 years aging under flor concentrated wine must is added to sweeten this wine. It is then aged as a sweet wine in American oak casks for a further year.