{"product_id":"croft-original-sherry-pale-cream-1l-2026180018","title":"Croft Original Sherry Pale Cream 1L","description":"\u003cp\u003eFine Pale Cream\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSavour the sweet, crisp refreshment of Croft original, the classic pale cream. This iconic sherry is sophisticated, smooth, and sociable. With its light colour and refreshing taste, it has been gracing gatherings and family get togethers for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for Vegans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for Vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergy Advice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eContains Sulphites\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol by volume: 17.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcoholic content: 17.5 units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape variety\u003c\/strong\u003e Palomino\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType of closure\u003c\/strong\u003e Screwcap\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 1 year\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve chilled. Those in the know serve it straight from the fridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 175 years ago Robert Byass, a British wine merchant, partnered with the Gonzalez family in Spain, in order to bring great sherries to the UK. Still family-owned, the company now sells sherries and wine across the world. Croft Original was designed especially to suit British tastes and this pale, crisp Fino with its delicate, sweet finish has been enjoyed for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegional information\u003c\/strong\u003e The vineyards in Jerez are unique to the area. The soil in Jerez is majority Albariza, a white soil which contains up to 60% chalk and therefore has a large capacity for maintaining moisture, very important given the long, hot and dry summers as irrigation is prohibited. The area has a unique microclimate influenced by the surrounding Atlantic ocean and rivers Guadalquivir and Guadalete. The prevailing winds are moist and warm, and now and again dry and hot levante winds from north Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e Croft is produced from the first press of the continuous press. Following fermentation to between 11% and 12% alcohol the wine is fortified to 15.5% alcohol and then enters the Croft solera. Due to the 15.5% alcohol and the unique temperature and humidity in the Jerez cellars a layer of yeast known as the 'flor' forms on the surface of the wine. This flor is the most important influence on the wine as it protects it from oxygen and gives it it's unique aroma and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e Best enjoyed within three months of opening.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sainsburys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48321939931374,"sku":"STO-ITEM-2026-180018","price":27.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/0125\/9183\/files\/2365x2365_1b0f15ed-c1e8-46e7-8b1c-ab2228b2b831.jpg?v=1784126799","url":"https:\/\/mcgrocer.com\/products\/croft-original-sherry-pale-cream-1l-2026180018","provider":"McGrocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}