Cream Sherry Wine
This Australian Cream Sherry wine has a light golden colour. This organic white port is a fortified Cream Sherry wine with a palate of creamy peach, pear and toffee flavours. Sometimes described as a sweet Cream Sherry - this wine has a sweet yet complex finish and a great balance. The sherry alcohol percentage is 16%.
Our Label has the name "Creme de Vin" on it, meaning Cream of Sherry Wine and the sherry name in Australia is now called Cream Apera or Apera.
Sometimes, this sweet Cream Sherry wine is called "Cream" it is a sweet sherry drink that is a fortified Cream Sherry wine with a creamy texture.
Delightful with a dessert of stewed apples or pears with ice cream or cream or on its own, a soft fortified sweet white dessert wine with 16% alcohol. Now available in 750 mL bottles. We call it Creme de Vin, said with a French accent! Duncan calls this his "Secret Weapon".
May be served chilled, or with ice blocks and a slice of lemon. Keep the cream sherry in the refrigerator after opening.
What is a sherry wine?
Sherry is a fortified wine made primarily from white grapes grown in the region around Jerez de la Frontera in southern Spain. It is produced by fermenting the base wine and then fortifying it with grape spirit to increase the alcohol content. The wine is then aged using a traditional solera system, which blends wines of different ages to develop complex flavours over time.
There are several styles of sherry, ranging from the dry and delicate Fino to the rich and sweet Pedro Ximénez. Unlike table wines, sherries are oxidatively aged or biologically aged under a flor yeast layer, which contributes to their unique character. Fortified wines like sherry can be enjoyed as an aperitif or dessert wine, depending on the style.
While true sherry must come from Spain, similar styles are made in other regions, including Australia, where they are often referred to as “Aperas.” At Harris Organic, we produce a certified organic fortified white wine inspired by the traditional methods, offering a sustainable local alternative.
What is sherry called in Australia, you ask?
Sherry is a protected term under European Union law, and can only be used for wines produced in certain regions of Spain. In Australia, similar fortified wines are produced, but they are typically referred to as "Apera" to avoid infringing on the protected name.
In 2010, the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation agreed to phase out the use of the term "sherry" for Australian fortified wines and recommended the use of the term "Apera" instead. Therefore, if you are in Australia and looking for fortified wine similar to sherry wines, you are likely to find it labelled as "Apera or Cream."
We used to have sweet sherry, medium sherry and dry sherry. These names are now called Pedro Ximenez, Cream Apera, and Flor or Fleur de Madeleine at Harris Organic Wines and Spirits.
What is Cream Sherry called in Australia?
Cream sherry is the general name for different kinds of fortified sweet sherries. "Cream" is the name of sweet sherry drink or sweet Cream apera in Australia is usually produced by blending a dry white wine like Oloroso style wine with naturally sweet Pedro Ximénez or grape juice concentrate. However, our certified organic Cream Sherry is a fortified sweet white wine, made by arresting the fermentation with organic brandy spirit. Now known as cream or cream apera or Apera Cream. We call it Creme de Vin.
Similar to "sherry," the term "Cream Sherry" is also a protected name under European Union law and can only be used for wines produced in certain regions of Spain. In Australia, fortified wines that are similar in style to Cream Sherry are commonly known as "Topaque" or "Tokay."
However, in recent years, the use of the term "Tokay" has been phased out due to a trade agreement with Hungary, which also produces a wine called Tokaji. Therefore, Australian producers now use the term "Topaque" to describe their fortified wine that is similar in style to Cream Sherry.
What is Cream Apera and Apera wine called in Australia?
Cream Apera wine is the name given by Australian winemakers instead of the name Sherry as a sweet sherry drink. The name "Apera Wine", gives hints of an aperative or aperitif, which is a sherry drink you have before a meal. We are allowed to use the name Cream, even though there is no cream in the sweet wine.
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Is sherry a fortified wine?
Yes, Sherry is a fortified wine. It is made primarily from white grapes grown in the Jerez region of Spain and is fortified with grape spirit (brandy) after fermentation. This process increases its alcohol content, typically ranging from 15% to 22%, and enhances its stability for aging.
The fortification method, along with the solera aging system, gives Sherry its unique character, with styles ranging from dry Fino and Manzanilla to rich and sweet Pedro Ximénez and Cream Sherries.
Sherry wine alcohol content
Sherry wine typically has an alcohol content ranging from 15% to 22% ABV (alcohol by volume), depending on the style and aging process.
Types of Sherry:
- Dry: 15–22% ABV, 5–45 g/L sugar
- Pale Cream: 15.5–22% ABV, 45–115 g/L sugar
- Medium: 15–22% ABV, 5–115 g/L sugar
- Cream: 15.5–22% ABV, 115–140 g/L sugar
- Palo Cortado: 17–22% ABV, mahogany-coloured with a dry palate
- Cream Sherry: 16% ABV, a sweet, fortified white dessert wine
Sherry Fortification:
Sherry is a fortified wine, meaning a neutral spirit is added during vinification to increase alcohol content beyond that of standard wines.
Aging Sherry:
The final strength and character of the wine depend on its aging process, which follows one of two traditional maturation systems.
You can save money on this item when you purchase several at a time. The table below shows the minimum quantities required to benefit from this offer, and how much they'll cost.
| Quantity | Price per unit |
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| 1 | $39.00 |
| 3+ | $35.00 |
| 6+ | $35.00 |
