Hidalgo - La Gitana, “Pastrana Single Vineyard,” Manzanilla Pasada, Sanlucar de Barrameda, Spain NV

• Style: Manzanilla Pasada (long aged manzanilla)

• Grape Varieties: Palomino

• Appellation: Sanlucar de Barrameda

• Bottle Size: 750mL

Info from Sherry Notes:

Nose: a lot of flor and dried flowers up font. Chamomile of course, some hay and fennel, moving towards earthy notes and wet cellars. Bitter almonds and olive brine, with pine resin. Very soft hints of ripe fruits underneath. There’s also a deeply coastal side to it, fresh seashells and a bit of iodine. Finally subtle farmy / leathery notes, think dried cow hides.

Mouth: vivid and refreshing, with decent acidity and medium salinity. The yeasty flavours are quite invasive, but they’re balanced by a fruity touch. Mediterranean herbs, bringing a light bitterness. Some meaty hints as well. It’s slightly heavyweight and not the widest Manzanilla, but its age makes it elegant, quite profound and persistent. Long, lightly bitter finish.

Must have proof of age at time of pick up, 21 years or older