COLOUR
Other
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Palomino, Pedro Ximénez
PRODUCER
Williams & Humbert
REGION
Andalucía
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Medium - sweet
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Dry Sack is a sherry produced by Williams & Humbert, a winery with a history dating back to 1877. The brand, introduced in 1906, is known for its distinctive name, derived from the Spanish word 'saca' meaning the wine drawn from the solera for bottling, and its historical packaging in a burlap sack. The brand was created by Carl Williams, son of founder Alexander Williams, before World War I. The wine originates from the D.O. Jerez-Xérès-Sherry region in Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, Spain, a location renowned for its sherry production. Williams & Humbert is recognized as one of the oldest and most respected sherry producers in the world.
ALCOHOL
19.5%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
7-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Dry Sack' comes from 'saca', the wine drawn from the solera for bottling.
Fact 02
Historically, Dry Sack was packaged in a burlap sack.
Fact 03
The brand was established before World War I.
Fact 04
Williams & Humbert is one of the oldest sherry producers.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Dry Sack begins with first-press musts fermented at controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine is fortified with wine distillates. A key technique is the aging process, which utilizes the traditional Solera and Criadera System in American oak barrels. This system involves a fractional blending of wines from different ages, with the standard Dry Sack Medium aged for a minimum average of six years. Williams & Humbert also implements sustainable practices, including the abandonment of chemical pesticides and the use of pheromones for pest control, alongside modern techniques like drone monitoring of vines and soil research.
