Ximénez-Spínola
10 September 2015 | by Ruben
Bodegas Ximénez-Spínola is a very discreet bodega to say the least. It was founded by Phelipe Antonio Zarzana Spínola in
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Pedro Ximénez Vintage 2013 (Ximénez-Spínola)
8 September 2015 | by Ruben
Ximénez-Spinola is a small and peculiar bodega because it focuses entirely on wines made from Pedro Ximénez grapes. Most bodegas
Manzanilla Pasada (Barón)
2 September 2015 | by Ruben
Another Manzanilla Pasada from Bodegas Barón. This house (possibly the oldest bodega in Sanlúcar) offers a whole series of Manzanilla: Atalaya, Micaela,
Manzanilla Pastrana (Hidalgo La Gitana)
21 August 2015 | by Ruben
Pastrana is a single-vineyard Manzanilla from Miraflores, bottled at a high age I didn’t have to think long about a
Pagos, or terroir in sherry
18 August 2015 | by Ruben
Some time ago, I was asked why the sense of ‘terroir’ doesn’t exist in sherry wines. My short answer was
Canasta Cream (Williams & Humbert)
12 August 2015 | by Ruben
A blend of Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez, matured together in a solera Canasta is part of Williams & Humbert’s base
Elías González Gúzman
6 August 2015 | by Ruben
Bodegas Elías González (sometimes Elías González Gúzman) is a small family bodega in Sanlúcar de Barrameda that has been running for
Manzanilla Macarena (Elías González)
4 August 2015 | by Ruben
The Macarena brand has been on the market for over 100 years now. It was distributed by Luis Caballero, a
Dos Maderas 5+3 (Williams & Humbert)
30 July 2015 | by Ruben
Dos Maderas is a Caribbean rum, brought to Spain and finished in sherry casks Although rum doesn’t really belong here on
La Bota de Palo Cortado 52 (Equipo Navazos)
28 July 2015 | by Ruben
A young ‘designer’ wine, but already clearly defined as Palo Cortado La Bota de Palo Cortado 52 was selected (or
