Anyone Know What Sherry Is Most Similar To Emva Cream?

[chipperuk]

It seems that Emva Cream sherry is no longer available, at least not on the High Street. Does anyone know what is a similar sherry - we have tried a couple but haven't found anything quite the same. Thanks

[Buenchico]

You can't get 'Cyprus sherry' any longer because the word 'sherry' has protected status and must now only be used to describe wines from the Jerez region of Spain.

Although 'true' sherry uses the same grapes (Palomino) as Emva Cream did, it's unlikely that you'll easily find any that are as sweet as it. Rather than look for anything labelled as 'sherry' you might do better by seeking an alternative fortified wine. If you're lucky enough to have a good quality wine merchant near to you, it might be worth looking for a bottle of Commandaria (which is a sweet, fortified wine from Cyprus). Alternatively look for a Madeira bearing the word 'Malsmey' (or 'Malvasia') on the label, as that grape produces the sweetest fortified wines from the island.

However if you want to stick with sherry, look for a sweet Oloroso or (if you like really sweet sherry) a Pedro Ximénez.

Sainsbury's Olorosa Reserva Medium Sweet Sherry, at £6.99, might be suitable, as would their Taste the Difference 12 Year Old Sweet Pedro Ximenez at £7.99.

[KARL]

As a palatable alternative you could try a Jeropiga. This is a generic term for sweet fortified Portuguese wines from different producers that, traditionally, are enjoyed during the chestnut season in Portugal (second half of October through to December). The bad news is that I suspect you will discover that it is very hard to find in Britain and probably outside Portugal in general. One we like very much is marketed under the Cantoniede label.

[diddlydo]

Just try any cheap sweet sherry - it can only taste better than Emva Cream.