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White wine from the home of sherry

Barbadillo Palomino FinoIt's early April, yet in Sanlucar de Barrameda, in south west Spain, it's a blistering 32 degrees Centigrade and a warm wind is blowing in from Africa. As Montse Molina, winemaker at Bodegas Barbadillo ushers Sarah and myself into a cathedral-like cellar, we are at once thrown into a dark and cool space, air filled... Read more
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Sir, my Sherry is alive!

Tio Pepe En RamaWell, almost… A new type of sherry has just arrived. Tio Pepe En Rama (unfiltered, straight from the cask) will only be on our shelves for a maximum of three months. Why? Firstly, because it's a 'live' product, designed to be drunk as early as possible and secondly, it's a limited edition wine (we have... Read more
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Quick guide to wine styles from Jerez, Sanlùcar de Barrameda and Montilla

Sherry styles at Gonzalez ByassOne of the things that causes confusion when you’re looking at an assortment of Andalucian wines is understanding what the different styles mean. What is the difference, say, between an Oloroso and an Amontillado? There is also a difference between traditional wines and commercial blends. Like wine producers from anywhere in the world, winemakers know... Read more
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Two myths of sherry dispelled

Pedro Ximenez vines, MontillaSenior Wine Buyer Alastair Marshall and myself have just returned from a whistle-stop trip to Andalucia to visit three suppliers; Gonzalez Byass (Jerez), Barbadillo (Sanlùcar de Barrameda) and Alvear (Montilla). We have come back full of enthusiasm about the wines. I have memories of the sherry being brought out once or twice a year, most... Read more
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