Tussock Jumper Wines
Fino Sherry
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
Non-vintage
Vintage
Varietal
Palomino
ABV
15%
Where it is, November 2026
Timing: no opening or peak years have been established for this vintage.
Tussock Jumper presents this as a non-vintage Fino Sherry from Andalusia in the Jerez-Xérès-Sherry appellation. The producer describes a pale straw-gold colour, fresh yeasty almond character, and a dry palate with apple and almond. Its own service direction is specific: pour at 12°C, or 54°F.
The NV Fino Sherry.
A dry, pale-straw Fino Sherry from Andalusian Palomino grapes, built for chilled aperitif and seafood service.
Drinking window
No Cellared drinking-window estimate is available for this wine.
Tasting note
The producer describes Tussock Jumper Fino Sherry as pale straw-gold, fresh, and dry. On the nose it gives yeasty, almond-like notes; on the palate the stated profile is dry, with yeasty hints of apple and almond. The longer producer description adds citrus, green apple, and mineral character, and calls the wine light and refreshing. It is made from 100% Palomino grapes from Andalusia and carries the Jerez-Xérès-Sherry appellation. Tussock Jumper lists the alcohol at 15% and directs that it be served at 12°C, or 54°F. The same page places the wine naturally at the aperitif hour and alongside fish and seafood.
About Tussock Jumper Wines
For this Fino, Tussock Jumper names 100% Palomino grapes from Andalusian vineyards and says careful grape selection and rigorous yeast control are central to the wine. The producer identifies the appellation as Jerez-Xérès-Sherry, lists 15% alcohol, and describes the result as a fresh, dry Fino suitable as an aperitif or with food. Its stated best matches are fish and seafood.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Marinated anchovies with grilled bread
Tussock Jumper lists fish and seafood as best matches, and the wine's dry, yeasty almond and apple profile keeps this salty starter light.
Garlic shrimp with lemon
The producer specifically recommends seafood, while its stated citrus, green-apple, and mineral notes suit a simple lemony preparation.
Toasted almonds and olives
Tussock Jumper calls the wine an ideal aperitif and describes almond notes, making this a straightforward first-course pairing.
Service & cellaring
- Serving Temp
- Serve at 12°C (54°F), as directed by Tussock Jumper.
- Decanting
- The producer's Fino page gives a 12°C serving temperature but no decanting instruction.
- Cellar Storage
- store in a dark, stable cellar away from temperature swings.
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Frequently Asked
What grape is used for Tussock Jumper Fino Sherry?
Tussock Jumper identifies Fino Sherry as a 100% Palomino wine made from carefully selected grapes from Andalusian vineyards in the Jerez-Xérès-Sherry appellation. The producer describes it as a light, refreshing, dry style with fresh yeasty, almond, apple, citrus, and mineral notes.
How should Tussock Jumper Fino Sherry be served?
Serve Tussock Jumper Fino Sherry chilled at 12°C (54°F), the temperature listed by the producer. At that temperature its pale straw-gold color, fresh yeasty nose, dry palate, and apple, almond, citrus, and mineral notes stay crisp. The winery presents it as both an aperitif and a partner for fish and seafood.
What does this Fino Sherry taste like?
Tussock Jumper describes a pale straw-gold wine with a fresh yeasty nose, almond and apple notes, dry palate, and additional citrus, green-apple, and mineral character.
What food does Tussock Jumper recommend with this Fino?
The producer calls it an ideal aperitif and names fish and seafood as best matches. That makes seafood snacks and simple fish dishes particularly direct choices.