Freddy R. Troya

8.9

A traditional Sherry made with the ancestral Solera system and non-vintage edition. This is an acquired taste white wine made with Pedro Xinenez grapes from Jerez, Spain. The oxidative aromas with a pungent flavor can be a love and hate situation for many. It takes time to adopt it and appreciate it. A manzanilla style can be a suggestive sipper, a pairing particularly with paella, and even a digestive for some. Always interesting to experience this particular style as it has long finish and not so crazy in ABV% which is at 15%. With the shot mostly for pairing ! — a month ago

Conrad Green

9.3

Slightly darker in color. Yeast and intense nose. Clarity and crisp mid palate. Intense and focused. Very good. — a year ago

with Gregg

Daniel Bloom

9.3

Leather, old shoes, toffee on the nose
Salt, burnt sugar and barrel.
Palate is the seashore, brine, loooong finish, very umami. Perfect with sardine and tomato toasts. — 4 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.3

Drank my previous bottle too cold. Has briny depth & depth of olive-y goodness. Impressive, & cheap. .375 ml bottle. — 2 months ago

Eric Hoepelman

9.5

Single vineyard: Pastrana.
Aged for over 12 years in old American casks.
This manzanilla, from the south of Spain, paired with top quality (canned) anchovies, from the north of Spain, are a match made in heaven. — 8 months ago

Chris Haywood

9.4

Dreamy. Light and fruity but full of lovely nutty fun, walnut power. — 4 years ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.3

Sherry-cask aged Viura with a dash of Manzanilla sherry.
This is funky, salty, yeasty with candied fruit and toasted nuts. Yet it remains fresh and highly drinkable with a touch of dried apricot in the finish.
Absolutely unique and wonderful. — 5 years ago

Daniel Bloom

9.1

Wow! Big nose! Acetone, Diesel, rocks, hay, rocks. ALMONDS.
Huge mid palate , round. As if the wine wants to say fruit but nooo.
Quite refreshing at 15°.
With Valencay, Kunik, Bluehorn cheeses. Deeeelicious!
Happy Father’s Day all! — 5 months ago

Brent Young

9.5

This is Manzanilla Pasada La Bota No 90 Capataz Cabo

Pouring a glass with the Vinloq System
DAY 1
👃Iodine, seawater, a touch of oxidation, and salty minerality
👅Brine leads the way with iodine, nuts, herbal notes, and other flavors that are hard to pin down but are enjoyable.
These flavors lead to some bitterness before the very long and enjoyable finish. This is full bodied and amazing

The remaining wine was Slow Decanted in my refrigerator

I returned to this wine multiple times over the following weeks. My experience was similar each time

DAY 20
Same aromas, flavors and intensities as day 1. So rich and resonant. The finish is deep, mineral laced, seawater, nuts & herbals. No signs of fruit. Extremely long finish

That a sherry aged under biologically active flora stays fresh for days & weeks is not surprising. But I still protect them because it is not a wine that I prefer in large servings. Rather, I enjoy a small glass frequently. They are super food friendly and a perfect match with many foods including aged cheeses, cured hams, and even sushi. Also superb in the correct cocktail

This was a total delight over 4-5 weeks 💕 — a year ago

Eric Kememes

9.1

Tasting at SR — 4 years ago