Sanchez Romate Cardenal Mendoza Classico 15yo Spanish Brandy 70 cl

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Cardenal Mendoza is a Brandy De Jerez made in the sherry capital of Jerez, Spain. It comes from one of Spain’s oldest sherry bodegas, Sánchez Romate, which was established in 1781 by Juan Sánchez de la Torre and is one of the few remaining family-owned firms. The brandy was first created for the family’s own consumption, and is named for the 15th century cardinal who was counsel to King Ferdinand II and helped arrange Columbus’s voyage to the New World. In Dominican Republic, tasting sets with a bottle of Cardenal Mendoza and a cigar were sent to influencers, so they could try them together, and write about their experience.

Any place where wine is produced will produce its own brandy, and many are very good, but there are only three in the world which have legal protection of their name: Cognac, Armagnac and Brandy de Jerez. All three are excellent but they are very different. Brandy de Jerez, or “sherry brandy,” is a type of brandy that is made in Jerez, Spain and aged in the solera style in ex-sherry casks. It enjoys Protected Designation of Origin status in the E.U. and is certified by Spain’s Brandy de Jerez Regulatory Council, whose logo appears on every authentic bottling. Around 20 bodegas currently produce Brandy de Jerez according to the council’s guidelines.Im Jahr 1877 begann die Sánchez Romate Familie mit der Herstellung von Brandy für den privaten Verbrauch. Der Ruf von der erlesenen Qualität verbreitete sich im Handumdrehen und die Kellerei beschloss, unter dem Namen Cardenal Mendoza auch für den kommerziellen Verkauf abzufüllen. This unique Spanish brandy is aged, like a sherry, in a solera made from casks that previously held fine Pedro Ximinez and Oloroso sherries, imparting an incredible richness & complexity to the spirit. Aromas of raisins and plums dominate the nose, along with notes of espresso coffee and a touch of liquorice. Sweet and fat on the palate, with lots of dried fruit and more raisins and a distinctive, unique taste with a very cultured PX influence and just enough bittersweet coffee and caramel to balance well. The finish is well-balanced, long and nutty. ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Nebulis es el resultado de un segundo envejecimiento de Cardenal Mendoza Clásico de 15 años en barricas de 250 litros sometidas a un tostado intenso con sarmientos de nuestras viñas en Jerez. En nariz se observa una evolución gradual, las suaves notas ahumadas iniciales ganan intensidad con el tiempo. En boca el brandy se ensambla con notas picantes de tabaco fresco y el ahumado elegante del sarmiento, invitando a repetir la experiencia. The cardenal Mendoza Brandy is a brandy of surpassing beauty and subtlety, and while I have no doubt it is good value for money, I can not help but say that it costs a lot to be so good, this brandy is just shy of the 50% mark (though it is not the most expensive in my current line up). The name of the brand is less than subtle, and I wonder if the distillers are hoping that once you have tasted the brand, you will be “satisfied” with it and not want to spend such money again.

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We launched our new, limited-production smoky brandy, Cardenal Mendoza Nebulis, during Golden Week. Two online tastings were held, one in Spanish with importers from Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico Mexico and national distributors; and another in English with importers from the USA, Germany, Israel, Russia, Italy, Switzerland and the UK. Sánchez Romate Hermanos was founded in 1781 by the Spanish trader Juan Sánchez de la Torre in Jerez de la Frontera. It is one of the few remaining locally owned wineries in Jerez. Behind every bottle, there is a team that puts a huge effort into producing our brandy. This song, Ana’s version of the classic David Bowie song Heroes, is dedicated to each and every one of them who makes Cardenal Mendoza a unique and special product. To all of them, thank you! Cardenal Mendoza Solera Gran Reserva is an excellent brandy that has been produced since 1887 in Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz). The name is a tribute to Cardinal Pedro González de Mendoza, a steadfast supporter of Christopher Columbus, helping convince the Catholic monarchs to sponsor his journey to the New World.

La vuelta que le han dado Edwin y Laura al Cardenal Mendoza realza el sabor del brandy con su sirope de cereza casero. Cardenal Mendoza, the renowned brandy de Jerez, is aged for at least 15 years in the traditional Sherry system of soleras and criaderas. The brandy rests in casks that previously held Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez Sherries, imparting a deep, rich, smooth taste. Launch of Cardenal Mendoza Nebulis smoked brandy Luminoso, transparente, de caoba oscuro. De aroma redondo, limpio, elegante, vinoso. Equilibrado, persistente en boca y sin aristas. Personalidad, armonía de matices y el recuerdo profundo a pasas y ciruelas. Mención Especial Cardenal Mendoza: “Milagro”, original de Nicolás Medina Cabrera, residente en Alicante.Mención Cardenal Mendoza Non Plus Ultra: “Los trabajos”, original de Javier Izcue Argandoña, de Pamplona. Un jurado presidido por el escritor Mauricio Gil Cano e integrado por Josefa Parra Ramos, poeta y directora de la Fundación Caballero Bonald, Ana Sofía Pérez-Bustamante Mourier, profesora titular de Literatura Española de la UCA, escritora y vicedirectora de la Real Academia Hispanoamericana, José López Romero, catedrático de Lengua y Literatura, narrador, investigador y crítico, y Evaristo Babé, presidente del Consejo Regulador del Brandy de Jerez, decidió otorgar los siguientes premios del XII Certamen Internacional de Microrrelatos “Cardenal Mendoza”: Cardenal Mendoza Clásico ist ein Solera Gran Reserva Brandy, der aus einer Selektion der besten Holandas hergestellt wird. Holandas sind edelste Spirituosen, die langsam in Alquitaren oder Pot Stills destilliert werden. Diese sind nach dem traditionellen Solera & Criadera System gereift sind. Das Solera System von Cardenal Mendoza ist eins der größten in Jerez und besteht aus Fässern, die mit Oloroso und Pedro Ximénez Sherry gewürzt sind. Der Umfang dieses Solera Systems garantiert eine angemessene Reifung von durchschnittlich 15 Jahren und eine außergewöhnliche Qualität. Nos acercamos al glamour de Hollywwod en busca de nuestra propia estrella en el mundo del coctel. Ellos son Edwin Cruz y Laura Lindsay, dos amantes de los cocteles que han aportado sinfín de conocimientos sobre el arte de la coctelería y que trabajan en el Hotel Roosevelt y el restaurante Connie & Ted’s respectivamente. El amor por su trabajo como barmans les ha empujado a impartir seminarios que incluyen catas, técnica e historia de la coctelería y su creación. Echa un vistazo a su blog PeakandSmoke.