Elegant, mysterious and hauntingly complex, the VORS Palo Cortado 30-Year-Old is a Sherry that defies convention, a bridge between worlds, crafted by time itself. Coppery topaz in hue, it opens with a lifted, aromatic nose of toasted pecans, candied citrus peel and salted caramel, threaded with sea breeze, spice and varnished oak. On the palate, it’s both taut and expansive with layers of orange zest, toffee, walnut and dark chocolate glide across a silken texture, balanced by a flicker of salinity and a subtle, bittersweet edge. The finish is endless: savoury, nutty, and glowing with quiet warmth. Profoundly dry yet deeply resonant, it’s a wine of reflection and rare beauty.

For when: the evening slows and silence feels like luxury.
Pairs with: aged Comté, roasted nuts, foie gras or contemplative company.

Made from 100% Palomino, this remarkable Palo Cortado is drawn from a tiny solera of just seven casks, selected by the late Manuel Lozano, Lustau’s legendary cellar master. Over more than three decades of oxidative ageing in Jerez de la Frontera, it has developed the aromatic precision of an Amontillado and the richness of an Oloroso, the hallmark of the Palo Cortado style.

Part of Lustau’s iconic VORS (Very Old Rare Sherry) collection, each bottle bears the weight of history and the hand of craftsmanship. The result is a wine of breathtaking finesse and concentration, dry yet soulful, saline yet sweetly spiced, a true testament to Lustau’s mastery of time and tradition. Serve gently chilled at 13–14°C and let its quiet depth unfold sip by sip.