Lustau Vermut Blanco Island 2001 was the last year

2001 was the last year before the introduction of manual sorting (although there was always manual harvesting) but it doesn't seem to have done any harm

A selection of 236 barrels were blended and bottled unfiltered in March 2017 into 61

Can be aged 10-15 years

but instead scours South Africa’s winelands for top-quality fruit that has somehow slipped under the radar

Lustau Vermut Blanco Island 2001 was the last yearA perfect blend of two wines: a dry, mineral and crisp Fino sherry and a sweet and floral Moscatel wine. Intense and bright yellow colour with golden reflections. On the nose it shows floral, citrusy and herbaceous notes over a yeasty and mineral base. The finish is bitter and clean with a long, nutty and refreshing aftertaste. What is a White Vermouth? Dry vermouth, also known as white vermouth or French vermouth, is often clear or very pale yellow