Tasting at SR — 6 years ago
What’s that you see on the label? Well, of course, it’s the outline of Spain’s most ferocious animal, El Toro! Although this version of manzanilla is not the cleanest you’ll find it still whisks you back to traversing the sunflower laden highways of Andalucía with nothing but a chilled bottle of this wonderfully dry sherry, some dry cured ham, a loaf of crusty bread and some pungent queso cabrales. Olé, my fellow oenophiles, close your eyes and imagine your back in the land of Fería and Sevillanas. — 6 years ago

Essence of umami. Pure drinking pleasure. — 9 years ago
The quintessential Manzanilla, the driest of the dry sherries - hint of saline tang, crushed flint and a bit of olive fruit. High acidity but will balanced. Bone dry. There is no better wine to pair with jamón, anchovies, olives...any and all tapas — 9 years ago

Such an amazing value! I feel the smell of Guadalquivir meeting the Atlantic, dry and high acid, elegant nose of ocean, almonds and sand. Take me to Sanlúcar any day, any time — 8 months ago
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. — 6 years ago
Yum. Light, dry, and nutty. Served very chilled. Love sherry, and I love this. — 6 years ago
Dry sherry with savory notes of herbs, sea salt, walnuts, bruised apple, chamomile. — 8 years ago
Wonderful. Delicious with roasted chicken and veg. — 9 years ago
Exceptional single-vineyard Manzanilla. Bone dry with an agile depth and weight. After 12-14 years in the solera this has a nearly endless finish. Aged manchego, chorizo, Andalusian tripe - versatile and dramatically lovely — 9 years ago

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 💕 — 3 years ago
Deep saline core textured with nutty and citrus finish. Seriously tasty. — 7 years ago
Sherry deliciousness - what else do you want? Like eating almonds on the beach - has a nutty saltwater quality to it with nice acidity. — 8 years ago
After dinner this thing will rise right up to over your ears!! — 9 years ago
Chris Buggy
Dry January, meet wet February! I’ve got memories of Sevilla coursing through my veins in this frigid winter-warm me up! — 5 months ago