Lustau ‘Los Arcos’ Amontillado (18.0+/20) was light mahogany in colour, with a
tight and light, but concentrated brown nut nose. Dry on palate, this was rich with nut and
dried fruit flavours, softly textured and showing reasonable elegance. The feature was the very long rancio finish. RC July 10
Grilled Prawns;
Chorizo; Saffron Risotto Balls & Capsicum Dressing - An aged flor style, the Lustau ‘Los Arcos’ Amontillado
(18.0+/20) retained its crispness and clarity while showing deeper
nuttiness. A little more refinement
would have lifted the wine. It’s
freshness was a very good match with the prawns, the cut working with the
flesh, and the greater depth of the Amontillado style over that of Manzanilla
coming up to the grill char. RC April 08