Summerside Vineyards and Winery, right on Route 66 in Vinita, Okla., won the coveted Double Gold award at the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition in New York earlier this month, reports the High Plains Journal.
Summerside’s big winner was its cream sherry.
“We’ve always known this was a special wine,” said Marsha Butler, Summerside Vineyards and Winery owner. “Not only has it won many awards, but we often find ourselves having to maintain a waiting list due to its popularity. It is a sweet, end-of-meal treat.”
With the legendary Sherry maker Dr. Roy Mitchell as a mentor, Summerside’s Sherry solera system started in 2001. The system is designed to yield a consistent product from year to year. Comprised of several groups of barrels, each barrel is filled almost full to allow the wine to oxidize and only a small amount of the “liquid gold” is bottled each year.
An older Sherry can be intriguing, complex, and packed with years’ worth of individuality. But don’t overlook the smooth nutty palate and sublime lingering finish. Pour Summerside’s sweet Cream Sherry on the small side, and serve with soft, mature cheeses, fresh fruit and desserts.